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Q: Moment at a hinge will be :
  • A. Infinity
  • B. Zero
  • C. Depends upon acting forces
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: Option B - At a hinge support the moment will be zero because hinge support does not restrain the beam against rotation i.e.; the beam is free to rotate about the hinge.
B. At a hinge support the moment will be zero because hinge support does not restrain the beam against rotation i.e.; the beam is free to rotate about the hinge.

Explanations:

At a hinge support the moment will be zero because hinge support does not restrain the beam against rotation i.e.; the beam is free to rotate about the hinge.