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  1. A two member truss ABC is shown in the figure. The force (in kN) transmitted in member AB is ______
    1. 20 kN
    2. 10 kN
    3. 40 kN
    4. None of these
Correct Option: A


FBD of joint B

θ = tan-1
0.5
= 26.5
1

∑V = 0
FBC sinθ
=
10 kN
FBC cosθ FAB

FAB =
10
= 20 kN
tan(26.2)



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