Part A

Determine the greatest load $\backslash ($ P $\backslash )$ that can be applied to the truss in $($Figure $1)$ so that none of the members are subjected to a force exceeding either $2\mathrm{.}6$ kN in tension or $1\mathrm{.}6$ kN in compression. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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