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A "H" shaped frame of uniform flexural rigidity EI is loaded as shown in the figure. The relative outward displacement between points K and O is

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RLh2 EI -
RL2h EI -
RLh2 3EI -
RL2h 3EI
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Correct Option: A
Deflection diagram:
Moment in member JN = R.h.
| Slope at N or J = | 2EI |
| Deflection at O or k = | × h | 2EI |
| = | 2EI |
Relative outward displacement of K and O is
| = 2 × | 2EI |
| = | EI |