Consider the series springs shown in accompanying figure. Realizing that the total deflection of the springs is the sum of the deflections of the individual springs, and the force in each spring equals the applied force, show that for the springs in series, the equivalent spring constant ke is


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This type of symbol is used when a long object that is constant in shape throughout requires shortening.

a. broken-out section b. conventional break c. revolved section d. conventional section

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Which of the following types of equipment can be used in residential construction by one worker to set square wall intersections and partitions?

A) Water level B) Multi-projection laser level C) Leveling vial D) Total station

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All of these statements about rack and pinion steering linkages are true EXCEPT:

a. The tie rods are parallel to the lower control arms. b. The tie rod position depends on the steering gear mounting. c. The tie rods are connected to the pinion in the steering gear. d. The outer tie rod ends connect the tie rods to the steering arms.

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