Which of the following statements about trusses is false? ) a) There is only freedom of rotation in the intermediate joint. ) B) There is freedom of movement in the x-axis on the polished surface. ) C) There is no freedom of movement on the friction surface. In the sliding joint, there is freedom of movement in the x-axis and freedom of rotation at the joint point. ) D) There is no freedom of movement in the built-in support. TO)

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Graphical Methods

The graphical method is a method of solving equations involving more than one variable using the Cartesian coordinate system. In civil engineering, the use of the graphical method is limited to the problems involving two variables. The graphical method has a great impact in solving the questions regarding engineering mechanics.