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 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

[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.

Answer: Option B

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