Assume that each member of the truss is made of steel having a mass per length of 4kg/m. Set P = 0, determine the force in each member, and indicate if the members are in tension or compression. Neglect the weight of the gusset plates and assume each joint is a pin. Solve the problem by assuming the weight of each member can be represented as a vertical force, half of which is applied at the end of eachmember.

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2P P. 4 m