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supported by a pin at J and a roller at G. Determine the force in member FH, FG, EG(make sure that you state whether the member is in tension or compression). 2000 N 2000 N 2000 N 2000 N 2000 N 2000 N 0.8 m 0.8 m 0.8 m 0.8 m 0.8 m A B D F H J 2.5 m C E G

          supported by a pin at J and a roller at G.
Determine the force in member FH, FG, EG(make
sure that you state whether the member is in
tension or compression).
2000 N  2000 N  2000 N  2000 N  2000 N  2000 N
0.8 m  0.8 m  0.8 m  0.8 m  0.8 m
A      B      D      F      H      J
2.5 m
C
E
G

supported by a pin at J and a roller at G.
Determine the force in member FH, FG, EG(make
sure that you state whether the member is in
tension or compression).
2000 N 2000 N 2000 N 2000 N 2000 N 2000 N
0.8 m 0.8 m 0.8 m 0.8 m 0.8 m
A B D F H J
2.5 m
C
E
G

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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We have a vertical load of 2000 N at point H, and two vertical reactions at points G and J. Since the truss is in equilibrium, the sum of the vertical forces must be zero. Therefore, the reaction at point G must be equal to the sum of the vertical loads at points Show more…

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The Pratt truss is loaded as shown below and supported by a pin at J and a roller at G. Determine the force in members FH, FG, and EG (make sure to state whether the member is in tension or compression). 2000 N 2000 N 2000 N 2000 N 2000 N 0.8 m 0.8 m 0.8 m 0.8 m 0.8 m 2.5 m