A cable supporting a hanging load is under
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Correct answer to question 44 (Mechanical Comprehension): tension
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The weight pulls the cable's ends apart, which is tension. A cable is strong in tension and useless in compression, since you cannot push with a rope.
Updated: November 2026
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