Question: The 18-ft pole ABC is acted upon by a 210-lb force as shown. The pole is held by a ball-and-socket joint at A and by

The 18-ft pole ABC is acted upon by a 210-lb force as shown. The pole is held by a ball-and-socket joint at A and by two cables BD and BE. For a = 9 ft, determine the tension in each cable and the reaction at A.



210 1.5t 45A

210 1.5t 45A

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