Section: Solid Mechanics | Type: NAT | Marks: 1
A uniform elastic rod of constant cross-section is fixed at its left end as shown in the figure. An axial force 𝑃 is acting as shown. Assume that plane sections remain plane during deformation. The ratio of axial displacements at point A ሺ𝑥ൌ4𝐿ሻ to that at point B ሺ𝑥ൌ𝐿ሻ is ______ (rounded off to one decimal place)
Answer: 1.9 to 2.1