A cable ABCD is pulled at end E by a force P (Figure P6.12). The cable is supported at point D by a rigid member DF. Compute the force P that produces a sag of 2 m at points B and C. The horizontal reaction at support F is zero. Compute the vertical reaction at F.

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T 3 m L -- B 2 m 2 kN/m -4m-l -4m- C COHE -4m- T 45 F E