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The telephone pole of negligible thickness is subjected to the force of 80 lb directed as...

The telephone pole of negligible thickness is subjected to the force of 80 lb directed as shown. It is supported by the cable BCD and can be assumed pinned at its base A. In order to provide clearance for a sidewalk right of way, where D is located, the strut CE is attached at C, as shown by the dashed lines (cable segment CD is removed). If the tension in CD' is to be twice the tension in BCD,  determine the height h for placement of the strut CE.

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