A Bridge Has a Main Span of About 1350 Meters

question 113

Multiple Choice

A bridge has a main span of about 1350 meters. Each of its towers has a height of about 146 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) 695.5 meters
• B) 736.4 meters
• C) 2046.5 meters
• D) 1391 meters
• E) 2782 meters

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Definitions:

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