An aluminum beam (E 5 72 GPa) with a square cross section and span length L 5 2.5 m is subjected to uniform load q 5 1.5 kN/m. The allowable bending stress is 60 MPa. The maximum deflection of the beam is approximately:



(A) 10 mm

(B) 16 mm

(C) 22 mm

(D) 26 mm


(C) 22 mm

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