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A parabolic suspension bridge cable is hung between two supporting towers 120 meters apart and 35 meters above the bridge deck. The lowest point of the cable is 5 meters above the deck. Determine the lengths (h1 & h2) of the tension members 20 meters and 40 meters from the bridge center.

A parabolic suspension bridge cable is hung between two supporting towers 120 meters apart and 35 meters above the bridge deck. The lowest point of the cable is 5 meters above the deck. Determine the lengths (h1 & h2) of the tension members 20 meters and 40 meters from the bridge center.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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A parabolic suspension bridge cable is hung between two supporting towers 120 meters apart and 35 meters above the bridge deck. The lowest point of the cable is 5 meters above the deck. Determine the lengths (h1 & h2) of the tension members 20 meters and 40 meters from the bridge center.
Transcribed Image Text:A parabolic suspension bridge cable is hung between two supporting towers 120 meters apart and 35 meters above the bridge deck. The lowest point of the cable is 5 meters above the deck. Determine the lengths (h1 & h2) of the tension members 20 meters and 40 meters from the bridge center.
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