A catenary cable shown has a weight of 161.865 N/m. It has a tension of 225 kN at its lowest point of the cable. 375m LA B C W = 161.865 N/m a. Find the sag of the cable. b. Find the tension at B. c. Find the total length of the cable.

A catenary cable shown has a weight of 161.865 N/m. It has a tension of 225 kN at its lowest point of the cable. 375m LA B C W = 161.865 N/m a. Find the sag of the cable. b. Find the tension at B. c. Find the total length of the cable.

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Catenary Cable (same level of support)

A catenary cable shown has a weight of 161.865 N/m. It
has a tension of 225 kN at its lowest point of the cable.
375m
LA
B
C
W = 161.865 N/m
a. Find the sag of the cable.
b. Find the tension at B.
c. Find the total length of the cable.

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