Question: A cable loaded with 0.5 tonne per horizontal metre span is stretched between supports in the same horizontal line 400 m apart. If central dip is 20 m, the minimum tension in the cable, will be

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A : 200 tonnes at the centre

B : 500 tonnes at the centre

C : 200 tonnes at the right support

D : 200 tonnes at the left support.

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