Question

Flexible cables under distributed load with chains combine ___________ with lightness and often are used in structures for support.

(a) Strength

(b) Mass

(c) Volume

(d) Density

I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

The above asked question is from Cables Subjected to a Distributed Load topic in chapter Internal Forces of Engineering Mechanics

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) Strength

For explanation I would say: The chains with the cables are used to support the structures. They are there for the transfer of the loading from one point to another point. This means that the cables not only provide strength to the structure but also sufficiently transfers the loads that are being added to it.