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If l is the span of a light suspension bridge whose each cable carries total weight (w) and the central dip is y, the horizontal pull at each support, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

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Answer: (b).B

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Q. If l is the span of a light suspension bridge whose each cable carries total weight (w) and the central dip is y, the horizontal pull at each support, is

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