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What happens to a beam when it experiences a positive shear force?
17. What happens to a beam when it experiences a positive shear force?
- It bends upward
- It bends downward
- It twists along its axis
- It experiences no deformation
Answer
The correct answer is: A) It bends upward
Explanation
A beam generally bends upwards in response to a positive shear force. It indicates that the beam is bending upward because the top part of the beam is compressed and the bottom part is under strain.