| Two beams, one having a square cross-section and another having a circular cross-section, are subjected to the same amount of bending moment. If the cross sectional area as well as the material of both the beams are same then ____. |
| A. maximum bending stress developed in both the beams is the same B. the square beam experiences more bending stress than the circular one C. the circular beam experience more bending stress than the square one D. both the beams will experience the same deformation |
| Answer: OPTION C – the circular beam experience more bending stress than the square one |
| Explanation: |

