A cantilever beam 4 m long deflects by 16 mm at its free end due to a uniformly distributed load of 25 kN/m throughout its length. What force P (kN) should be applied at the mid length of the beam for zero displacement at the free end? 120.0 51.2 60.0 37.5

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SITUATION.
A cantilever beam 4 m long deflects by 16 mm at its free end due to a uniformly distributed
load of 25 kN/m throughout its length.
What force P (kN) should be applied at the mid length of the beam for zero displacement at the
free end?
120.0
51.2
60.0
37.5
Transcribed Image Text:SITUATION. A cantilever beam 4 m long deflects by 16 mm at its free end due to a uniformly distributed load of 25 kN/m throughout its length. What force P (kN) should be applied at the mid length of the beam for zero displacement at the free end? 120.0 51.2 60.0 37.5
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