Question

A cantilever beam AB of length 'l' is subjected to a downward load 'P' at its free end and an upward load 'P' at a distance of 'x' from the free end. The shear force will be ________.

• A. equal to 2P, between the two point loads
• B. equal to P/2, only at the free end
• C. equal to 2P, only at the free end
• D. equal to P, between the two point loads

Answer 1

Answer: (D)