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 be
Options
A. 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.
Correct Answer
500 tonnes at the centre
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