5. Compute the normal tension which will be applied to a tape supported over two supports in order to make the tape equal to its nominal length when supported only at the end points. The steel tape is 30m long and weighs 0.84kg when supported throughout its length under a standard pull of 5.6kg with the modulus of elasticity is 2x10^6 kg/cm^2 and area of 0.06 cm^2. a. 17.33kg b. 15.92kg c. 16.55kg d. 18.10kg

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5. Compute the normal tension which will be applied to a tape
supported over two supports in order to make the tape equal to
its nominal length when supported only at the end points. The
steel tape is 30m long and weighs 0.84kg when supported
throughout its length under a standard pull of 5.6kg with the
modulus of elasticity is 2x10^6 kg/cm^2 and area of 0.06 cm^2.
a. 17.33kg
b. 15.92kg
c. 16.55kg
d. 18.10kg
Transcribed Image Text:5. Compute the normal tension which will be applied to a tape supported over two supports in order to make the tape equal to its nominal length when supported only at the end points. The steel tape is 30m long and weighs 0.84kg when supported throughout its length under a standard pull of 5.6kg with the modulus of elasticity is 2x10^6 kg/cm^2 and area of 0.06 cm^2. a. 17.33kg b. 15.92kg c. 16.55kg d. 18.10kg
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