2 What is the shape of the cable under the gravity force Cho

(2) What is the shape of the cable under the gravity force? Choose one from below (2 points): Uniform loads talong the cable length Unifore loads (horizontally-parabola.catenary Figure 2

Solution

Option a) is the correct answer  

Explanation : Under the action of gravity it makes the pattern of option a) because ,force of gravity always tries to drag the cable downwards with force due to gravity acting at the bottom fibre of the cable