Using the method of sections and cut line aa, calculate the force FCF in member CF of the truss if P = 9 kN. Sign convention is tension positive and compression negative. Be sure to include units in kilo-newtons as part of your answer!

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Using the method of sections and cut line aa,
=
calculate the force FCF in member CF of the truss if P
9 kN. Sign convention is tension positive and
compression negative. Be sure to include units in
kilo-newtons as part of your answer!
H
B
4 m-+
4 m
5 kN
a
4 m
F
P
D
4 m
2 m
4 m
E
Transcribed Image Text:Using the method of sections and cut line aa, = calculate the force FCF in member CF of the truss if P 9 kN. Sign convention is tension positive and compression negative. Be sure to include units in kilo-newtons as part of your answer! H B 4 m-+ 4 m 5 kN a 4 m F P D 4 m 2 m 4 m E
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