Solve the problem.The stiffness of a rectangular beam is proportional to its width times the cube of its depth. Find the dimensions of the stiffest beam than can be cut from a  cylindrical log. (Round answers to the nearest tenth.)

A. w = 7.0; d = 12.1
B. w = 8.0; d = 13.1
C. w = 8.0; d = 11.1
D. w = 6.0; d = 13.1


Answer: A

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