The following problems are to be solved using the principle of virtual work.
Problem
The homogeneous bar has weight W, and the spring is un-stretched when the bar is vertical (α = 0).
(a) Use potential energy to show that the bar is in equilibrium when α = 0.
(b) Show that the equilibrium position α = 0 is stable only if 2kL >W.
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