Propped cantilever beam AB has moment M1 applied at joint B. Framework ABC has moment M2 applied at C. Both structures have con-stant flexural rigidity EI. If the ratio of the applied moments M1/M2 5 3/2, the ratio of the joint rotations at B, ?B1/?B2, is approximately:





(A) 1

(B) 3/2

(C) 2

(D) 5/2




(B) 3/2

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