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32.
The beam ABC shown in the given figure is horizontal. The distance to the point of contraflexure from the fixed end 'A' is
0.333 m
0.666 m
0.25 m
0.75 m
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Rahul verma said:   2 years ago
The cut section at x distance from the free end.
5x = 8(x-0.25)
x = 0.66
From the fixed end,
1 - x = 0.33.
(3)

ELHADY BUSHRA said:   7 years ago
Please explain the answer.

Arul raj said:   8 years ago
Let POC is at x distance from A point then taking moment at that point 5(1-x)-8(0.75-x)=0 then, 3x=8*0.75-5 = 1then x=0.333 M.

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