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If each of the three links of the mechanism has a weight of 24 lb , determine the angle θ for equilibrium of the spring

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Since there are 3 links in the spring, the angel θ for equilibrium of the spring is the angle where there are no nte motion of the spring. It can be easily be solve by jus diving 360 by the number of links. 360/3 = 120 degree is the angle of equilibrium

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