A leaf spring consists of 3 extra full length leaves and 14 graduated length leaves. The  maximum force that can act on the spring is 70kN and the distance between eyes of the  spring is 1.2m. Width and thickness of the leaves are 100mm and 12mm respectively. If  modulus of elasticity is 207000N/mm², calculate the initial nip.
(a) 26.8mm (b) 24.9mm (c) 22.5mm (d)23.1mm

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b) 24.9mm

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