Set $P_1 = 5.5 \, kN$, $P_2 = 7.5 \, kN$. (Figure 1)
Determine the force in member AB of the truss.
Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Enter negative value in the case of compression and positive value in the case of tension.
$F_{AB} = $ Value Units ?
Determine the force in member AD of the truss.
Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Enter negative value in the case of compression and positive value in the case of tension.
$F_{AD} = $ Value Units ?
Determine the force in member BC of the truss.
Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Enter negative value in the case of compression and positive value in the case of tension.
$F_{BC} = $ Value Units ?
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2 m
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2 m
2 m
A
$P_1$
B
D
$P_2$
C