To use the method of joints to solve for the forces in a truss. The truss shown in (Figure 1) is subjected to a force PPP = 240 NN and has dimensions L1 = 1.8 mm and L2 = 3.6 mm .   Part A Part complete Since all of the joints have more than two unknowns, begin by finding a support reaction. What is the vertical reaction at C? Let a positive force act up. Express your answer to three significant figures with appropriate units.   Part B Part complete Now joint CC has two unknowns. Use the equilibrium of joint CC to calculate the force in CDCD. Use a negative sign to indicate compression. Express your answer to three significant figures with appropriate units.   Part C Part complete Use the equilibrium of joint CC to calculate the force in BCBC. Use a negative sign to indicate compression. Express your answer to three significant figures with appropriate units.   Part D Part complete Use the equilibrium of joint B to calculate the force in BD. Use a negative sign to indicate compression. Express your answer to three significant figures with appropriate units.   Part E Part complete Use the equilibrium of joint B to calculate the force in AB. Use a negative sign to indicate compression. Express your answer to three significant figures with appropriate units.   Part F Use the equilibrium of joint D to calculate the force in AD. Use a negative sign to indicate compression. Express your answer to three significant figures with appropriate units.

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To use the method of joints to solve for the forces in a truss.
The truss shown in (Figure 1) is subjected to a force PPP = 240 NN and has dimensions L1 = 1.8 mm and L2 = 3.6 mm .
 

Part A

Part complete
Since all of the joints have more than two unknowns, begin by finding a support reaction. What is the vertical reaction at C? Let a positive force act up.
Express your answer to three significant figures with appropriate units.
 

Part B

Part complete
Now joint CC has two unknowns. Use the equilibrium of joint CC to calculate the force in CDCD. Use a negative sign to indicate compression.
Express your answer to three significant figures with appropriate units.
 

Part C

Part complete
Use the equilibrium of joint CC to calculate the force in BCBC. Use a negative sign to indicate compression.
Express your answer to three significant figures with appropriate units.
 

Part D

Part complete
Use the equilibrium of joint B to calculate the force in BD. Use a negative sign to indicate compression.
Express your answer to three significant figures with appropriate units.
 

Part E

Part complete
Use the equilibrium of joint B to calculate the force in AB. Use a negative sign to indicate compression.
Express your answer to three significant figures with appropriate units.
 

Part F

Use the equilibrium of joint D to calculate the force in AD. Use a negative sign to indicate compression.
Express your answer to three significant figures with appropriate units.
 
 
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