Section: Mechanical Comprehension
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There are three beams that are each 10 feet long and all of the same size. One is made of wood, another of steel, and the third of concrete. If identical loads are applied to these three beams, which of the following will occur?
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Explanation
The steel beam will deflect less than the wood beam. Choice a is not correct since the concrete beam will deflect less that the wood beam—concrete is stiffer than wood.
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