The Weight That a Horizontal Beam Can Support Varies Inversely

question 116

Multiple Choice

The weight that a horizontal beam can support varies inversely as the length of the beam. Suppose that a 5-m beam can support 480 kg. How many kilograms can a 2-m beam support?

• A) 0.0208 kg
• B) 0.0008 kg
• C) 1200 kg
• D) 48 kg

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