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To solve this problem, we need to determine the tension in cables \( BD \) and \( BE \), as well as the reaction at point \( A \), by applying the principles of static equilibrium.

### Steps to follow:

1. **Establish a Coordinate System:**
   - \( A \) is at the origin, and the coordinates of the points are:
     - \( A(0, 0, 0) \)
     - \( B(0, 3, 0) \)
     - \( C(0, 6, 0) \)
     - \( D(1.5, 3, 0) \)
     - \( E(-3, 0, 0) \)
     - \( F(2, 3, 3) \)
     
2. **Forces Acting on the System:**
   - The 455 N force acts downwards along the vector from \( C \) to \( F \).
   - The tensions in cables \( BD \) and \( BE \) act along their respective cable directions.

3. **Tension Vector Formulations:**
   We need to express the tension vectors \( \mathbf{T}_{BD} \) and \( \mathbf{T}_{BE} \) based on their coordinates. Let the tensions be \( T_{BD} \) and \( T_{BE} \), respectively.

   - **Cable \( BD \):**
     The vector from \( B(0, 3, 0) \) to \( D(1.5, 3, 0) \) is \( \mathbf{r}_{BD} = (1.5 - 0, 3 - 3, 0 - 0) = (1.5, 0, 0) \).
     So, the unit vector along \( BD \) is:
     \[
     \hat{u}_{BD} = \frac{(1.5, 0, 0)}{\sqrt{1.5^2 + 0^2 + 0^2}} = (1, 0, 0)
     \]
     Thus, the tension vector is:
     \[
     \mathbf{T}_{BD} = T_{BD}(1, 0, 0)
     \]
   
   - **Cable \( BE \):**
     The vector from \( B(0, 3, 0) \) to \( E(-3, 0, 0) \) is \( \mathbf{r}_{BE} = (-3 - 0, 0 - 3, 0 - 0) = (-3, -3, 0) \).
     The unit vector along \( BE \) is:
     \[
     \hat{u}_{BE} = \frac{(-3, -3, 0)}{\sqrt{(-3)^2 + (-3)^2}} = \frac{(-3, -3, 0)}{\sqrt{18}} = \left( \frac{-3}{\sqrt{18}}, \frac{-3}{\sqrt{18}}, 0 \right)
     \]
     Simplifying:
     \[
     \hat{u}_{BE} = \left( -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, 0 \right)
     \]
     Thus, the tension vector is:
     \[
     \mathbf{T}_{BE} = T_{BE}\left( -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, 0 \right)
     \]
   
4. **Equilibrium Equations:**
   Since the pole is in equilibrium, the sum of forces and the sum of moments acting on the pole must both be zero:
   - **Force equilibrium:**
     \[
     \sum \mathbf{F} = 0
     \]
     In component form:
     \[
     \sum F_x = 0, \quad \sum F_y = 0, \quad \sum F_z = 0
     \]
   
   - **Moment equilibrium about point \( A \):**
     \[
     \sum \mathbf{M}_A = 0
     \]
     This will provide us with the equations to solve for the tensions and reaction forces.

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### Related questions:
1. How do we calculate the reaction forces at point \( A \) in 3D static problems?
2. What is the role of the moment equilibrium in solving 3D statics problems?
3. How can we find the unit vectors for the cables using vector geometry?
4. What is the method for resolving forces in different coordinate directions?
5. How does the length and direction of cables affect tension in static systems?

**Tip:** In 3D statics problems, always break down forces and moments into their components and apply equilibrium conditions separately for each axis.

The 6-m pole ABC is acted upon by a 455-N force as shown. The pole is held by a ball-and-socket joint at A and by two cables BD and BE. For a = 3 m, determine the tension in each cable and the reaction at A.

Solve the statics problem where a 6-m pole ABC is subjected to a 455-N force and supported by cables BD and BE and a ball-and-socket joint at A. Learn how to calculate the tension in each cable and the reaction at point A using principles of equilibrium. Suitable for undergraduate engineering students.

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