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  1. A cantilever beam having square cross-section of side a is subjected to an end load, If a is increased by 19%, the tip deflection decreases approximately by
    1. 19%
    2. 29%
    3. 41%
    4. 50%
Correct Option: D

For cantilever beam with an end load.

δ =
Pl³
3EI

δ ∝
1
I

δ1
=
I2
δ2I1

δ1
=
I(1.19a)
= 2.005
δ2a4

δ2 =
δ1
= 0.5δ1
0.005

δ1 - δ2
× 100 = 50%
δ1



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