The bent rod is supported by a ball-and-socket joint at O, a cable at B, and a slider bearing at D. Neglecting the weight of the rod, calculate the tension in the cable and the magnitude of the bearing reaction at D.

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The bent rod is supported by a ball-and-socket joint at O, a cable at B, and a slider bearing at D. Neglecting the weight of the rod, calculate the tension in the cable and the magnitude of the bearing reaction at D.

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