Multiple choice

A bar of varying square cross section is loaded symmetrically as shown in the figure. Loads shown are placed on one of the axes of symmetry of cross-section. Ignoring self weight, the maximum tensile stress in N/mm2 anywhere is

  1. 16.0

  2. 20.0

  3. 25.0

  4. 30.0

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C Correct answer
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