[CAUT] Wire Stretch

[Ron Nossaman]

> I am unclear on this. If the string tension and the deflection angle are 
> the same, why the length of the end I am pulling on matter? 

It doesn't as far as downbearing force matters. It seems 
you're quite clear on it, which is why I describe bearing in 
degrees instead of bridge height offset or some undefined 
linear measurement.

>Why would 
> that change the amount of downbearing force?

It wouldn't.
Ron N