The 12ft pole AC (negligible mass) lies in the y-z plane and forms a 30° angle with the z-axis. The pole is held in place at point C by a ball-and-socket joint. Two cables, BD and BE, are fixed to the pole at point B (these represent two separate cables attached at B). A 110 lb force pulls downward at the end of pole AC in the vertical direction (y-direction). If the distance between B and C along the feet, determine the Reactions at C (ball-and-socket joint) The tension in cables BD and BE.

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The 12ft pole AC (negligible mass) lies in the y-z plane and forms a 30° angle with the z-axis. The pole is held in place at point C by a ball-and-socket joint. Two cables, BD and BE, are fixed to the pole at point B (these represent two separate cables attached at B). A 110 lb force pulls downward at the end of pole AC in the vertical direction (y-direction). If the distance between B and C along the feet, determine the

  1. Reactions at C (ball-and-socket joint)
  2. The tension in cables BD and BE.
110
A
30°
B
3 ft
D
3 ft
E
3 ft
Transcribed Image Text:110 A 30° B 3 ft D 3 ft E 3 ft
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