5.3.5 Part A Figure 1 P = HÅ 50° Value 3m Determine the greatest load P that can be applied to the truss so that none of the members are subjected to a force exceeding either 3 kN in tension or 1.2 kN in compression. (Figure 1) Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. 60° Units B00 ? B

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5.3.5
Part A
Figure 1
P =
HÅ
50°
Value
3 m
Determine the greatest load P that can be applied to the truss so that none of the members are subjected to a
force exceeding either 3 kN in tension or 1.2 kN in compression. (Figure 1)
Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.
60°
Units
B00
?
B
Transcribed Image Text:5.3.5 Part A Figure 1 P = HÅ 50° Value 3 m Determine the greatest load P that can be applied to the truss so that none of the members are subjected to a force exceeding either 3 kN in tension or 1.2 kN in compression. (Figure 1) Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. 60° Units B00 ? B
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for some reason it is saying that is not correct. I have tried 5.17PkN, 5.17kN, 5.17PKN, and it will not accept it. I think the concept is correct. I believe the concept is correct. Is it just that I am labeling the units wrong somehow?

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