The truss is subject to two vertical loads as shown. Use the method of sections to determine the force in members CD, DF and EF. For each member indicate if it is in tension or compression. 2 kN For full credit, you must show a free-body diagram of your section and label all the forces on your diagram. 2 m B 2 m C 2 m D 4 kN 3 m F E 2 m

The truss is subject to two vertical loads as shown. Use the method of sections to determine the force in members CD, DF and EF. For each member indicate if it is in tension or compression. 2 kN For full credit, you must show a free-body diagram of your section and label all the forces on your diagram. 2 m B 2 m C 2 m D 4 kN 3 m F E 2 m

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Chapter4: Coplanar Equilibrium Analysis

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