Using the method of joints, determine the magnitude of force (lb) in member BC of the truss shown if P = 9561 lb, x = 13.1 ft, and y = 8.8 ft. U Round off only on the final answer expressed in 3 decimal places. Instead of units, indicate whether force is tensile or compressive: Use T if tensile and C if compressive.

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Using the method of joints, determine the magnitude of force (lb) in member BC of the truss shown if P = 9561 lb, x = 13.1 ft, and y = 8.8 ft. U

Round off only on the final answer expressed in 3 decimal places.

Instead of units, indicate whether force is tensile or compressive: Use T if tensile and C if compressive. 

 

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