In a loaded beam, the point of contraflexure occurs at a section where (A) Bending moment is minimum (B) Bending moment is zero or changes sign (C) Bending moment is maximum (D) Shearing force is maximum

In a loaded beam, the point of contraflexure occurs at a section where
(A) Bending moment is minimum
(B) Bending moment is zero or changes sign
(C) Bending moment is maximum
(D) Shearing force is maximum
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Answer: Option B
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