Determine forces in members DE-DF and EF of scissors truss

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Determine the forces in members DE,DF, and EF of the scissors truss shown. Also, state whether the members are in tension or compression. Note that the 400 lb force is directed along the line BF and the 800 lb force is parallel to line BF.

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