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5. A toggle device is being used to compact scrap steel shavings. Design a suitable diameter for the left link of the toggle to be steel, SAE 5160 OQT 1000, with a circular cross section and pinned ends. The force P required to crush the shavings is 5000 lb. Use safety factor N = 3.50. (10' in total) -Shavings Crushing force = 5000 lb 60 in- 60 in- -Toggle links- 15° Applied force D = ? T Section A-A A Length typical both links

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