A solid truncated cone is subject to an axial force P as shown. The exact elongation is d = PL/ (2pc²E). Replace the cone by n equal thickness circular cylinders and derive the expression as a...

Extracted text: A solid truncated cone is subject to an axial force P as shown. The exact elongation is d = PL/ (2pc²E). Replace the cone by n equal thickness circular cylinders and derive the expression as a function of n, P, L, C, E. draw a graph showing variation in elongation d with respect to n values. Take n from 1 to 100. Given that the P = 1 kip, L = 12 inch, C= 4 inch, E = 30x10° psi. B 2c