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The rigid metal strip of negligible weight is used as part of an electromagnetic switch. I...

The rigid metal strip of negligible weight is used as part of an electromagnetic switch. If the stiffness of the springs at A and B is k = 5 N/m and the strip is originally horizontal when the springs are unstretched, determine the smallest force F needed to close the contact gap at C.

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