2) A circular steel rod is used to support a load of 5,000 lbs applied perpendicularly at the end of the rod. The rod is subjected to a maximum allowable shear stress of 8,000 psi. [14-points]
A. Calculate the shear stress in the rod based on the applied load.
B. Using the maximum allowable shear stress, determine the minimum diameter of the rod required to safely support this load.