UP TGT Mathematics Statics Test Series - Part 3

In a common catenary, the horizontal component of tension at any point is:

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
In a common catenary, the horizontal component of tension at any point is:
Options
A. Constant and equal to w c
B. Equal to wy
C. Variable depending on y
D. Zero
Explanation
The horizontal component of tension H = T cos ψ = (wy) (c/y) = w c, which remains constant throughout the catenary.
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