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Extracted text: The rigid bar ACE is supported by a pin at A and two horizontal aluminum rods, each of cross-sectional area 80 mm?. When the 400- kN load is applied at point E, determine (a) the axial force in rod DE and (b) the vertical displacement of point E. Use E = 70 GPa for aluminum. D E 400 kN 2.5 m B C 40° 2.5 m i