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A cantilever beam of length L and flexural modulus EI is subjected to a point load P at the free end. The elastic strain energy stored in the beam due to bending (neglecting transverse shear) is
A
P2L3 / (6EI)
B
P2L3 / (3EI)
C
PL3 / (3EI)
D
PL3 / (6EI)

Correct : a

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