In a Suspension Bridge, the Shape of the Suspension Cables

question 69

Multiple Choice

In a suspension bridge, the shape of the suspension cables is parabolic. The bridge shown in the figure has towers that are 500 m apart, and the lowest point of the suspension cables is 120 m below the top of the towers, as shown below. Find a quadratic function that models the parabolic part of the cables, placing the origin of the coordinate axes at the vertex.

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Definitions:

Catatonic Behaviour

Rigid body positions assumed by people with schizophrenia.

Lack of Ability

A condition or situation in which an individual does not have the requisite skills or capacity to perform a specific task or role.

Flowery Speech

The use of elaborate, often poetic language and expressions, sometimes to the point of being overly ornate or decorative.

Somatic Delusion

A false belief about one's body or bodily functions that is not based in reality, often found in psychiatric conditions.