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The two bars are made of polystyrene, which has the stress–strain diagram shown. If the...

The two bars are made of polystyrene, which has the stress–strain diagram shown. If the cross-sectional area of bar AB is 1.5 in 2 and BC is 4 in 2 , determine the largest force P that can be supported before any member ruptures. Assume that buckling does not occur.

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