Question: A cable with linear density p = 2 kg/m is strung from the tops of two poles that are 200 m apart. (a) Use Exercise

A cable with linear density p = 2 kg/m is strung from the tops of two poles that are 200 m apart.
(a) Use Exercise 52 to find the tension so that the cable is 60 m above the ground at its lowest point. How tall are the poles?
(b) If the tension is doubled, what is the new low point of the cable? How tall are the poles now?

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