JEE Main Physics question

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A rectangular beam which is supported at its two ends and loaded in the middle with weight sags by an amount such that , where and represent length, depth and elasticity respectively. Guess the unknown factor using dimensional considerations

Answer: (A)

Solution

The standard formula for the sag of a beam supported at both ends and loaded at the centre is , where is the breadth.

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