Why do cables between pylons have slack in them?

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Cables between pylons always dip but surely a lot of money could be saved if they were pulled taut.

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In addition to what others have said, pylons move. The wind causes them to sway slightly an the sun can sometimes heat up one side more than the other. This causes a slight bend in the structure.

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