A flexible cable was hung across the Black Canyon between two points that were exactly 1 km apart and at the same elevation.

During the cool night the cable length was calculated to contract by .2 meters. The cable dip was actually measured to decrease by .2 meters!

What is the length of the cable after cooling?

(In reply to No Subject by Charlie)

Nice summary and solution, Charlie.

Posted by Kenny M on 2024-03-22 17:14:27