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coolone_888
Nov2-09, 06:34 PM
Why is a smaller angle better than a larger angle for a guy wire?

tiny-tim
Nov3-09, 11:06 AM
Hi coolone_888! Welcome to PF! :smile:
Why is a smaller angle better than a larger angle for a guy wire?

Hint: consider the tension in the wire, and the forces on the peg (the thing stuck in the ground). :wink: