Consider the scissor truss displayed in the figure. Identify the members that carry no load. Thought I had this right can you explain which one is wrong?

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Consider the scissor truss displayed in the figure. Identify the members that carry no load.

Thought I had this right can you explain which one is wrong?

Is a zero-force
member
Is not a zero-force
member
Is a zero-force
member
Is not a zero-force
member
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Is a zero-force
member
B
H
Is not a zero-force
member
X Incorrect; Try Again; 4 attempts remaining
You labeled 2 of 7 targets incorrectly. There are unknown support reactions at A and E.
Is a zero-force
member
D
F
Is a zero-force
member
E
Is a zero-force
member
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Transcribed Image Text:Is a zero-force member Is not a zero-force member Is a zero-force member Is not a zero-force member Submit Previous Answers Request Answer Is a zero-force member B H Is not a zero-force member X Incorrect; Try Again; 4 attempts remaining You labeled 2 of 7 targets incorrectly. There are unknown support reactions at A and E. Is a zero-force member D F Is a zero-force member E Is a zero-force member Reset Help
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