Question: Consider the truss shown in ( Figure 1 ) . Suppose that F = 2 4 kN . Figure 1 of 1 The figure shows

Consider the truss shown in (Figure 1). Suppose that F =24 kN
.
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The figure shows a truss consisting of nine members joined by six pins. The pin at A is fixed on a horizontal surface. The free pin at B is 2 meters to the right of A. The free pin at C is 1.5 meters to the right of B. The pin at D is on rollers on a horizontal surface 2 meters to the right of C. The free pin at F is 2 meters above B. The free pin at E is 2 meters above C. The members are AB, BC, CD, DE, EF, AF, BF, BE and CE. A force of 11 kilonewtons is applied at B and is directed downward. Force F is applied at C and is directed downward.
Part A
Determine the force developed in member FE
of the truss and state if this member is in tension or compression.
Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Enter negative value in the case of compression and positive value in the case of tension.

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