(Solved): 1. The 8-ft rod \( \mathrm{AB} \) and the 6 -ft rod \( \mathrm{BC} \) are hinged at \( \mathrm{B} ...

1. The 8-ft rod \( \mathrm{AB} \) and the 6 -ft rod \( \mathrm{BC} \) are hinged at \( \mathrm{B} \) and supported by cable \( \mathrm{DE} \) and by ball-and-socket joints at \( \mathrm{A} \) and \( \mathrm{C} \). Knowing that \( \mathrm{h}=3 \mathrm{ft} \), determine the tension in the cable for the loading shown.