A simply supported uniform rectangular bar breadth b, depth d and length L carries an isolated load W at its mid-span. The same bar experiences an extension e under same tensile load. The ratio of the maximum deflection to the elongation, is

A $$\frac{{\text{L}}}{{\text{d}}}$$
B $$\frac{{\text{L}}}{{2{\text{d}}}}$$
C $${\left( {\frac{{\text{L}}}{{2{\text{d}}}}} \right)^2}$$
D $${\left( {\frac{{\text{L}}}{{3{\text{d}}}}} \right)^2}$$

Correct Answer: $${\left( {\frac{{\text{L}}}{{2{\text{d}}}}} \right)^2}$$

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