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. The required ratio of the applied forces P1/P2 so that joint B reactions RB1 and RB2 are equal is approximately:

(A) 1

(B) 5/4

(C) 3/2

(D) 2


(D) 2

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