A parabolic cable has a horizontal distance between cable ends of 15 m and has a sag of 3 m and carries a horizontal uniform load of 10 kN/m. If the cable ends are at the same elevation. 1. The total length of the cable in meters is most likely equal to : a. 13.25 b. 16.45 m c. 18.29 d. 17.35 2. The tension at the lowest point of the cable in kN is most likely equal to : a. 50.18 kN b. 150.12 kN c. 60.75 kN d. 93.75 kN 3. The maximum tension at the support in kN is most likely equal to : a. 101.12 kN b. 95.3 kN c. 120.06 kN d. 152.12 kN

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A parabolic cable has a horizontal distance between cable ends of 15 m and has a sag of 3 m and carries a horizontal uniform load of 10 kN/m. If the cable ends are at the same elevation.
1. The total length of the cable in meters is most likely equal to :
a. 13.25
b. 16.45 m
c. 18.29
d. 17.35
2. The tension at the lowest point of the cable in kN is most likely equal to : 
a. 50.18 kN
b. 150.12 kN
c. 60.75 kN
d. 93.75 kN
3. The maximum tension at the support in kN is most likely equal to : 
a. 101.12 kN
b. 95.3 kN
c. 120.06 kN
d. 152.12 kN

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