When using the Method of Sections, our textbook inform us that, after you split the truss in two, it is always more efficient to first analyze the right-hand side of the truss vs. the left-hand-side of the truss because of the way that our Cartesian Coordinate System is arranged. True or False? ________

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6. True or False: When using the Method of Sections, our textbook inform us that, after you split the truss in two, it is always more efficient to first analyze the right-hand side of the truss vs. the left-hand-side of the truss because of the way that our Cartesian Coordinate System is arranged. True or False? ________

7. A “Simple Truss” consists of a series of ____________ members.

A. Single-force Members

B. Two-force Members

C. Three-force members

D. 3D Sections

E. Several two-force members with external forces applied at every joint.

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6. False 

Either side could be solved first depending on the calculation to be made. The side with least number of calculations should be solved first.

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