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A revision question that i have been stuck on, hope you can help
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around a revision question related to a calculation involving two cylinders, specifically aiming to determine a force value of 112 kN. Participants are exploring the method to arrive at this answer, focusing on the necessary information and calculations involved.
Discussion Character
- Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant, James, states that he knows the answer is 112 kN but is unsure of the method to reach that conclusion.
- Another participant suggests that information on the areas of the cylinders is necessary for the calculation.
- A third participant comments on the lengths provided in the question, noting they seem irrelevant aside from considerations of buckling.
- A different participant calculates a ratio of the areas of the two cylinders as 7/16 and questions if this is correct.
- There is a request for James to share his attempts at solving the problem to identify any potential errors.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants have not reached a consensus on the method to solve the problem, and multiple viewpoints regarding the relevance of the provided information remain. The discussion is unresolved.
Contextual Notes
The discussion lacks specific details about the areas of the cylinders, which may be critical for the calculations. There is also uncertainty regarding the significance of the lengths mentioned in the question.
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