

Applied Mechanics - Engineering
Q1: A cable loaded with 0.5 tonne per horizontal metre span is stretched between supports in the same horizontal line 400 m apart. If central dip is 20 m, the minimum tension in the cable, will beA
200 tonnes at the centre
B
500 tonnes at the centre
C
200 tonnes at the right support
D
200 tonnes at the left support.
ANS:B - 500 tonnes at the centre The formula for horizontal reaction at supports is wl^2/8h. |


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