Question Detail
Question
Suspension cables are used to carry gondolas at ski resorts. Consider a suspension cable with an unsupported span of 3020 m, diameter 5.6 cm, maximum tension 3.0×10^6 N, and Young's modulus 210×10^9 N/m². Calculate the amount of stretch in the steel cable.
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The amount of stretch in the steel suspension cable is approximately 17.52 m.
Hint
Use Young's modulus formula: stress = modulus × strain.