For a simply supported beam of length 'L', when a concentrated load W is applied in the center of the beam, the maximum deflection is

A $$\frac{{5{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^3}}}{{384{\text{EI}}}}$$
B $$\frac{{{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^3}}}{{384{\text{EI}}}}$$
C $$\frac{{{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^3}}}{{348{\text{EI}}}}$$
D $$\frac{{{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^3}}}{{48{\text{EI}}}}$$

Correct Answer: $$\frac{{{\text{W}}{{\text{L}}^3}}}{{48{\text{EI}}}}$$

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