Part A As shown, a truss is loaded by the forces P=2.14 kN and P=0.860 kN and has the dimension a= 2.90 m L. P₁ H P₂ E C D B ******* a/2 a/2 Determine Fac. the magnitude of the force in member BC, using the method of sections. Assume for your calculations that each member is in tension, and include in your response the sign of each force that you obtain by applying this assumption Express your answer numerically in kilonewtons to three significant figures. ▸ View Available Hint(s) 195| ΑΣΦ. 11 Ivec → ? FBC = kN

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As shown, a truss is loaded by the forces P = 2.14 kN and P₂ = 0.860 kN and has the dimension a = 2.90 m
L.
P₁
H
-P₂
E
B C D
**/**
Ha-
a/2
a/2
Determine FBC, the magnitude of the force in member BC, using the method of sections. Assume for your calculations that each
member is in tension, and include in your response the sign of each force that you obtain by applying this assumption
Express your answer numerically in kilonewtons to three significant figures.
► View Available Hint(s)
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[5] ΑΣΦ!! Ivec
FBC
kN
Transcribed Image Text:Part A As shown, a truss is loaded by the forces P = 2.14 kN and P₂ = 0.860 kN and has the dimension a = 2.90 m L. P₁ H -P₂ E B C D **/** Ha- a/2 a/2 Determine FBC, the magnitude of the force in member BC, using the method of sections. Assume for your calculations that each member is in tension, and include in your response the sign of each force that you obtain by applying this assumption Express your answer numerically in kilonewtons to three significant figures. ► View Available Hint(s) ? [5] ΑΣΦ!! Ivec FBC kN
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