Uniform Cable and Catenary Curve

The Curve of Power Lines
Curve Equation: y(k, x) = (0.5*(exp(k*x) + exp(-k*x)) - 1)/k;

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View how the curve and the data (k, tension and sag) are responding to the changes of cable length L, distance D between its two ends and the weight per unit length (W/L).

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