A cantilever beam with a length of 2 cm and a depth of 10 cm tapers in width from 24 cm at the fixed end to zero at the free end. Given that the modulus of elasticity of the material is 0.2 × 10^6 N/mm², what is the deflection at the free end?

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Published: 17 Jan 2019
Last updated: 28 May 2026

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Explanation

The deflection of the tapered cantilever is calculated using the given dimensions and modulus of elasticity. Based on the provided data, the free end deflection is determined to be 5 millimeters.

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A cantilever beam with a length of 2 cm and a depth of 10 cm tapers in width from 24 cm at the fixed end to zero at the free end. Given that the modulus of elasticity of the material is 0.2 × 10^6 N/mm², what is the deflection at the free end?

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