Which mechanical curve closely approximates a catenary for very small sags?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1

A. A parabola

B. An ellipse

C. A straight line

D. A circle

Explanation

For shallow sags (where span is much greater than dip), the catenary curve closely approximates a parabola.

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