The discussion focuses on calculating the actual tension force applied at both ends of a steel wire spanning 800 meters with a weight of 1.44 kilograms per meter. To accurately determine the tension, additional information is required, including the sag of the wire and its material properties, as these factors significantly influence the tension calculations. The assumption that both ends of the wire are at the same elevation simplifies the analysis but does not provide enough data for a complete solution.
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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..