The linkage is made using two A992 steel rods, each having a circular cross section. Determine the diameter of each rod to the nearest 1/8 in. that will support a load of P = 6 kip. Assume that the rods are pin connected at their ends. Use a factor of safety with respect to buckling of 1.8.

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B P 12 ft 45 -30 A C