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Chapter 4 Problem 4.3.34

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. Beam Deflection A simply supported beam (see figure) is 64 feet long and has a load at the center. The deflection of the beam at its center is 1 inch. The shape of the deflected beam is parabolic.a) Find an equation of the parabola. (Assume that theorigin is at the center of the beam.)(b) How far from the center of the beam is thedeflection inch?.

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Title College Algebra 9 
Author Ron Larson
ISBN 9781133963028

. Beam Deflection A simply supported beam (see figure) is

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