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What happens to a cantilever beam under a negative shear force?
12. What happens to a cantilever beam under a negative shear force?
- The beam experiences tension throughout its length due to elongation
- The beam experiences compression throughout its length due to compression forces
- The beam experiences shear deformation along its length
- The beam experiences no significant deformation
Answer
The correct answer is: B) The beam experiences compression throughout its length due to compression forces
Explanation
The beam experiences compression throughout its length due to the negative shear force.