How to determine actual tention applied in a steel wire

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To determine the actual tension force applied at both ends of an 800-meter steel wire weighing 1.44 kilograms per meter, additional information is necessary, such as the amount of sag and the wire's properties. The tension can vary based on factors like temperature changes and the wire's elasticity. Without these details, it's challenging to provide an accurate calculation. The discussion emphasizes the importance of context and specific parameters in solving the problem. Accurate tension assessment requires comprehensive data about the wire's conditions.
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a steel wire has an span of 800 meters,with weight of 1.44 kilograms per meter. how to determine then the actual tension force applied in both ends of the cable? assuming that both ends are in the same elevation. thanks..
 
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lddumalhin said:
a steel wire has an span of 800 meters,with weight of 1.44 kilograms per meter. how to determine then the actual tension force applied in both ends of the cable? assuming that both ends are in the same elevation. thanks..

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What is the context of the question? Is it for schoolwork?
 
Also, you don't supply enough information. Need to know how much sag, which will change with temperature. To figure that, we also need more details on the rope properties.
 
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