Question

Cables under distributed load takes a shape of a ____________ when is subjected to loadings.

(a) Helix

(b) Line

(c) Spring

(d) Complex figure

I had been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

My question is from Cables Subjected to a Distributed Load in division Internal Forces of Engineering Mechanics

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) Line

For explanation I would say: The cable takes the shape of a straight line when subjected to the loadings. As the loadings are straight, acting vertically downwards, they stretch the cables and then make them come in the shape of the straight line. Thus the loadings make the cables come in the straight line.