You are trying to help Chantal understand the concept of a 5% slack in the line. You explain that having a 5% slack means that the length is 5% longer
than it would be if it were completely straight. You compare AABC to Figure
DEF, where curve DE is 5% longer than line segment AB.
a cable
t heights
carry a
cable.
Right Triangle without Slack
Figure with Slack
B
E
install the
A
6
6
start and
F
А
C
D
8
8
Enter the length of curve DE given the curve is 5% longer than line segment
AB.