GATE Mechanical 2022 Set 2 | Question: 37

Question

The lengths of members $\text{BC}$ and $\text{CE}$ in the frame shown in the figure are equal. All the members are rigid and lightweight, and the friction at the joints is negligible. Two forces of magnitude $Q> 0$ are applied as shown, each at the mid-length of the respective member on which it acts.

Which one or more of the following members do not carry any load (force)?

• A. $\text{AB}$
• B. $\text{CD}$
• C. $\text{EF}$
• D. $\text{GH}$