The Deflection of a Beam Is Inversely Proportional to Its

question 66

Multiple Choice

The deflection of a beam is inversely proportional to its width and the cube of its depth. If the deflection is 3 inches when the width is 4 inches and the depth is 3 inches, find the deflection when the width is 3 inches and the depth is 4 inches.

• A) in.
• B) in.
• C) in.
• D) in.
• E) in.

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