The maximum deflection of a simply supported beam of span L, carrying an isolated load at the centre of the span; flexural rigidity being E$$I$$, is
A. $$\frac{{{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^3}}}{{3{\text{E}}I}}$$
B. $$\frac{{{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^3}}}{{8{\text{E}}I}}$$
C. $$\frac{{{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^3}}}{{24{\text{E}}I}}$$
D. $$\frac{{{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^3}}}{{48{\text{E}}I}}$$
Answer: Option D

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