The beam is constructed from two boards fastened together at the top and bottom with three rows of nails spaced every \(8 \mathrm{in}\). If an internal shear force of \(V=800 \mathrm{lb}\) is applied to the boards, determine the shear force resisted by each nail.

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8 in. 8 in. 2 in. 4 in. 9 in.