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Question

Between two supports, due to sag the conductor takes the shape of 

A.

Catenary 

B.

Ellipse 

C.

Sinusoidal 

D.

Semi-circle

Answer ( Option A)

Catenary 

Solution

Sag of conductor takes the shape of catenary. The shape of sag increases with the increase in the length of the span. For a small span (up to 300 meters) parabolic method and large span (like river crossing) catenary method is used for the calculation of sag and tension.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

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