Determine the force in member EF for the truss shown using the method of joints. 40 kN 5m E a. 243.31 kN tension O b. 240 kN compression c. 252.98 kN compression d. 80 kN tension B F 40 kN C -3 at 5 m- 15 m 40 kN D
Determine the force in member EF for the truss shown using the method of joints. 40 kN 5m E a. 243.31 kN tension O b. 240 kN compression c. 252.98 kN compression d. 80 kN tension B F 40 kN C -3 at 5 m- 15 m 40 kN D
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Transcribed Image Text:Determine the force in member EF for the truss shown using the method of joints.
40 kN
5m
E
a. 243.31 KN tension
O b. 240 kN compression
c. 252.98 kN compression
d. 80 kN tension
B
F
40 kN
C
-3 at 5 m- 15 m
40 kN
D
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