Q.

On bending of a beam, which is the layer which is neither elongated nor shortened?

A. axis of load
B. neutral axis
C. center of gravity
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. neutral axis
Explanation: when a beam is in bending the layer in the direction of bending will be in compression and the other will be in tension. one side of the neutral axis will be shortened and the other will be elongated.

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