In a Suspension Bridge,the Shape of the Suspension Cables Is

question 40

Multiple Choice

In a suspension bridge,the shape of the suspension cables is parabolic.The bridge shown in the figure has towers that are 1000 m apart,and the lowest point of the suspension cables is 200 m below the top of the towers.Find the equation of the parabolic part of the cables,placing the origin of the coordinate system at the lowest point of the cable. ​
NOTE: This equation is used to find the length of the cable needed in the construction of the bridge.​ ​

• A)x ² = 2,500y
• B)y ² = 5,000x
• C)x ² = 1,250y
• D)x ² = 5,000y
• E)x ² = -1,250y

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