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The vertical mast supports the $3\mathrm{.}2-kN$ force $F$ and is constrained by the two fixed cables $BC$ and $BD$ and by a ball$-$and$-$socket

connection at $A.$ Calculate the tension $T_1$ in $BD.$ Can this be accomplished by using only one equation of equilibrium?

Assume $a=5\mathrm{.}8m,b=4\mathrm{.}5m,c=1\mathrm{.}8m,h=5\mathrm{.}4m.$

Answer: $T_1=$

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