The diameter of each segment is indicated in the figure below. Take P1 = 4 kip , P2 = 8 kip , P3 = 5 kip , and P4 = 1 kip .

A. Determine the average normal stress developed at point A. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Assume negative value in the case of compression and positive value in the case of tension.

B. Determine the average normal stress developed at point B.?Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Assume negative value in the case of compression and positive value in the case of tension.

C. Determine the average normal stress developed at point C. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Assume negative value in the case of compression and positive value in the case of tension.

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P₁ 0.5 in. A P₂ 1 in. B. 0.5 in. P₂C P₁ 3 P₁ 0.5 in. A P₂ 1 in. B. 0.5 in. P₂C P₁ 3