ISRO Mechanical & Aerospace 2015 - Question 3

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Topic: Strength of Materials

The point of contra flexure is a point where

  • A. Shear force changes sign
  • B. Bending moment changes sign
  • C. Bending moment is maximum
  • D. None of the above

Answer: B. Bending moment changes sign

Explanation: The point of contra flexure is obtained at a specific point where the bending moment diagram changes sign (passes through zero).

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