Question
Mathematics Question on Parabola
A beam is supported at its ends by supporters which are 12 meters apart. Since the load is concentrated at its centre, there is a deflection of 3 cm at the centre and the deflected beam is in the shape of a parabola. How far from the centre is the deflection 1 cm?
A
2√6 m
B
2√3 m
C
2√8 m
D
2√5 m
Answer
2√6 m
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is(A): 2√6 m