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A 0.3 m cantilever carries UDL C = 10 kN/m over its full length, as shown. Flexural rigidity is 5000 N·m². Neglect self-weight. Find curvature magnitude at the fixed end in m⁻¹.
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Show answer and explanation Correct answer: (C) 0.09
Explanation Fixed-end bending moment magnitude is $M=wL^2/2=10000(0.3)^2/2=450$ N·m. Beam curvature is M/EI = 450/5000 = **0.09 m⁻¹, C**.
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