Catenary Chains
Hanging chain under gravity. y = a·cosh(x/a). Compare with parabola y = x²/2a.
Sag parameter a:
1.00
Span:
4.0
Gravity:
1.0
Parabola
Catenary
Chain links
Tension vectors
Swing
Catenary: y = a·cosh(x/a) | Parabola: y = x²/(2a)