Part D

Consider the truss shown in $($Figure $1).$ Suppose that $P=48kN$

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$1$ of $1$

$1$ of $1$

Determine the force in member $BC.$ State if the member is in tension or compression

Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Enter positive value in the case of tension and negative value in the case of compression.

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Along with DE$,$ CD$,$ wnd CE

AF$=-40\mathrm{.}8$ kN

AB$=8\mathrm{.}17$ kN

EF $=-32\mathrm{.}7$ kN