Two Thin Cables, Each Having a Diameter of D = $b \times l$

question 3

Multiple Choice

Two thin cables, each having a diameter of d = t/6 and carrying tensile loads P, are bolted to the top of a rectangular steel block with cross-sectional dimensions $b \times l$ . The ratio of the maximum tensile to compressive Stress in the block due to loads P is:

• A) \(1.5\)
• B) \(1.8\)
• C) \(2.0\)
• D) \(2.5\)

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