Mechanical Comprehension · Question 95

Question 95 of 200

A beam rests on two supports and a load is placed close to one end. That support will carry

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Correct answer to question 95 (Mechanical Comprehension): more of the load than the far support

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The load shares between the supports in inverse proportion to its distance from each, so the nearer support takes the larger share. Only a load at the exact midpoint splits evenly.

Updated: November 2026

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