What is the minimum length of a flexible cable of a uniform weight per unit length which can hang in equilibrium as shown below:
Neglect friction and the dimensions of the pulley . Assume the horizontal force in the rope at the lowermost position of sag be . Let the sag-span ratio be and and
Evaluate .
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