Structure 1 with member BC of length L/2 has force P1 applied at joint C. Structure 2 with member BC of length L has force P2 applied at C. Both structures have constant flexural rigidity EI. If the ratio of the applied forces P1/P2 5 5/2, the ratio of the joint C lateral deflections ?C1/?C2 is approximately:



(A) 1/2

(B) 4/5

(C) 3/2

(D) 2




(A) 1/2

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