Question 4: A helical spring with squared and ground ends is required to exert a force of 70 lb at a length that cannot
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Question 4: A helical spring with squared and ground ends is required to exert a force of 70 lb at a length that cannot exceed 3.5 in., and 115 lb at a length that is 0.5 in. shorter. It must fit inside a 2.5-in.- diameter (hole). Loading is essentially static. Determine a satisfactory design, using oil-tempered ASTM 229 wire, without presetting.