A slender rod BC of length L and weight W is held by two cables as shown. Knowing that cable AB is horizontal and that the rod forms an angle of 40° with the horizontal, determine (a) the angle θ that cable CD forms with the horizontal, (b) the tension in each cable.
Fig. P4.40

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