Reaction Forces Are Given in Terms of Load Variable P

question 1

Multiple Choice

Reaction forces are given in terms of load variable P for the truss below (see boxed expressions next to reaction force arrows) . The force in member FD is:

• A) 1.76P
• B) 21.76P
• C) 22.14P
• D) 24.24P

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\(24\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{\frac{t}{30}}\)

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