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If $$l$$ is the span of a light suspension bridge who's each cable carries total weight (w) and the central dip is y, the horizontal pull at each support, is

A. $$\frac{{{\text{w}}l}}{{4{\text{y}}}}$$

B. $$\frac{{{\text{w}}l}}{{8{\text{y}}}}$$

C. $$\frac{{{\text{w}}l}}{{2{\text{y}}}}$$

D. $${\text{w}}l$$

Answer: Option B


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