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    Normal strain of cable through arc

    Homework Statement See attachment Homework Equations eAB=(Lf-Lo)/(Lo) The Attempt at a Solution Ok, this is not for HW. I am preparing for a mechanics of materials class next semester. I don't understand when CB goes through the 0.3 degree arc, they say the height is still 300mm. Shouldn't...
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    Dimensional analysis, I'm kinda lost

    Homework Statement The Attempt at a Solution I'm really new to this, and the professor didn't explain it well. IDK if I did that right so far, but I'm not sure what to do next. What does it mean by the units of .00256? Thanks