Find the deflection of the following points

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The discussion focuses on calculating the deflection of a structure using given forces and areas. The initial calculation for deflection, δB, resulted in 5.1785*10^-3 m, but this was questioned as incorrect. A proposed adjustment for δD led to confusion regarding the correct values for forces used in the calculations. The need for a free body diagram to accurately sum forces for equilibrium was emphasized. Ultimately, the participant resolved their confusion and expressed gratitude for the assistance received.
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A1=8*10-4m2
A2=5*10-4m2
E=70*109Pa
F1=-100*103N
F2=75*103N
F3=50*103N

\sigma=F/A
\epsilon=\sigma/E = \frac{F}{A*E}
\delta=\epsilon*L = \frac{F*L}{A*E}


\deltaB = \frac{F1*1.75}{A1*E} + \frac{F2*3}{A1*E} + \frac{F3*3}{A2*E} = 5.1785*10-3m


but that's not right


even looking at the second answer
i thought

\deltaD=\deltaB + \frac{F3*1.5}{A2*E}
but if i plug in THEIR answer for \deltaD i get 2.924mm and not the 5.7 they say
 

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The forces used in the second and third terms of your equation for \delta_B are wrong. You have to take a cut at each point, draw a free body diagram and sum the forces for equilibrium
 
if so, then why not for the 1st term as well?
 
for a similar problem, but where the diameter was constant and the E was different for the 2 parts, i did exactly that and it worked.
 
i got it, thankls for the help
 
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