Please solve each question with clear step-wise presentation, and in Q1 please follow the hint instructions. Thanks in advance.
The unextendable 2-ft rod AB and a spring AC of spring constant k at its unstretched length Lo are connected at A, which is originally at the horizontal position. A vertical load P is applied at A and A moves down to A* to the equilibrium position with the angles of e and a. Assume that the internal forces in the rod and the spring are denoted by Trod and Tsprin. Take
Q1: Find the internal forces Trod and Tspring (Hint: Consider the equilibrium of point A*. Follow the 3-step procedure of drawing FBD, listing equations, and finding the solution)
Q2: Find the extension of the spring.
Q3: Find the spring constant k.