A truss is composed of members AB, BC, CD, AD and BD, as shown in the figure. A vertical load of 10 kN is applied at point D. The magnitude of force (in kN) in the member BC is ________.

GATE 2019 Mechanical Engineering Q38 — Mechanical Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering · Engineering Mechanics - Trusses

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Engineering Mechanics - Trusses has appeared in GATE Mechanical Engineering 3 times across 3 years (2019, 2021, 2025).

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