Applied Statics and Strength of Materials (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133840544
Author: George F. Limbrunner, Craig D'Allaird, Leonard Spiegel
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.11P
A box containing 8 shock absorbers and 10 brake pad sets weighs 101.6 lb. Another box containing 10 shock absorbers and 6 brake pad sets weighs 106.2 lb. Determine the weight of one shock absorber and one set of brake pads. Neglect the weight of the boxes.
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