In leaf springs, the maximum bending stress developed in the plates is (where W = Load acting on the spring, $$l$$ = Span of the spring, n = Number of plates, b = Width of plates and t = Thickness of plates)

A) $$\frac{{{\text{W}}l}}{{{\text{nb}}{{\text{t}}^2}}}$$ B) $$\frac{{3{\text{W}}l}}{{2{\text{nb}}{{\text{t}}^2}}}$$ C) $$\frac{{2{\text{W}}l}}{{{\text{nb}}{{\text{t}}^2}}}$$ D) $$\frac{{3{\text{W}}l}}{{{\text{nb}}{{\text{t}}^2}}}$$

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Correct Answer: Option B

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In leaf springs, the maximum bending stress developed in the plates is (where W = Load acting on the spring, $$l$$ = Span of the spring, n = Number of plates, b = Width of plates and t = Thickness of plates)

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