The maximum weight M that can be supported bya beam is jointly proportional to its width w ininches and the square of its height h in inchesand inversely proportional to its length L infeet.
(a) Write an equation that expresses this proportionality.(Use k as the constant of proportionality.)
The Maximum Weight M That Can Be Supported By A Beam Is Jointly Proportional To Its Width W In Inches And The Square Of 1 (78.79 KiB) Viewed 30 times
k =
(c) If a 10-ft beam made of the same material is 4 in.wide and 10 in. high, what is the maximum weight it cansupport?
L 3 h
Join a community of subject matter experts. Register for FREE to view solutions, replies, and use search function. Request answer by replying!