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  1. A two member truss PQR is supporting a load W. The axial forces in members PQ and QR are respectively

    1. 2W tensile and √3W compressive
    2. 3W tensile and 2W compressive
    3. 3W compressive and 2W tensile
    4. 2W compressive and √3W tensile
Correct Option: C


Lami’s theorem is used to find the F

W
=
TPQ
=
TQR
sin 30°sin 60°sin 270°

⇒ TPQ = √3W (T)
⇒ TQR = – 2 W = 2W(C)



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