A Bridge Has a Main Span of About 1,200 Meters

question 3

Multiple Choice

A bridge has a main span of about 1,200 meters.Each of its towers has a height of about 150 meters.Approximate the length of a parabolic cable along the main span if the length C of the cable is given by .Round your answer to one decimal place. ​ ​

• A)624.1 meters
• B)671.8 meters
• C)1,825.7 meters
• D)1,248.3 meters
• E)2,496.5 meters

---

Definitions:

Spinal Cord

The long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain down the length of the spine, part of the central nervous system.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for cognitive functions such as thought, memory, problem-solving, and decision making, as well as processing sensory and motor information.

Muscle Tone

The continuous, partial contraction of individual muscles and muscle groups.

Posture

The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.