Question

The various points in the cables under distributed load is facing a ____________ tensile force.

(a) Constant

(b) Variable

(c) Insufficient

(d) Non

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Question is taken from Cables Subjected to a Distributed Load in section Internal Forces of Engineering Mechanics

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) Constant

Explanation: The various points in the cables are facing constant forces. The forces are tensile forces. This is because as the cables are subjected to loadings the loads tends to stretch the cables in the direction parallel to its round area region. Thus the points face tensile forces which are parallel to the cable length.