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A light smoothly jointed planar framework in the form of a regular hexagon \(ABCDEF\) is suspended smoothly from \(A\) and a weight 1kg is suspended from \(C\). The framework is kept rigid by three light rods \(BD\), \(BE\) and \(BF\). What is the direction and magnitude of the supporting force which must be exerted on the framework at \(A\)? Indicate on a labelled diagram which rods are in thrust (compression) and which are in tension. Find the magnitude of the force in \(BE\).