Question

When the outside air temperature is 80 degrees F, select the acceptable 3/16 cable tension range. [ cable tension is 130 pounds at 80 degrees] (tolerance of this cable is +/- 10%)

A. 130 pounds minimum, 140 pounds maximum
B. 117 pounds minimum, 143 pounds maximum
C. 120 pounds minimum, 140 pounds maximum

Answer 1

The acceptable 3/16 cable tension range at 80 degrees F is 117 pounds minimum and 143 pounds maximum.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the acceptable cable tension range, we need to consider its tolerance of +/- 10%.

Given that the cable tension is 130 pounds at 80 degrees F, the acceptable range can be calculated as follows:

Minimum tension = 130 pounds - (130 pounds * 0.10) = 117 pounds

Maximum tension = 130 pounds + (130 pounds * 0.10) = 143 pounds

Therefore, the acceptable 3/16 cable tension range at 80 degrees F is 117 pounds minimum and 143 pounds maximum.