The equation of a parabolic arch of span and rise , is given by (A) y = h/l² × (1 - x) (B) y = 2h/l² × (1 - x) (C) y = 3h/l² × (1 - x) (D) y = 4h/l² × (1 - x)

The equation of a parabolic arch of span and rise , is given by 

(A) y = h/l² × (1 - x) 

(B) y = 2h/l² × (1 - x) 

(C) y = 3h/l² × (1 - x) 

(D) y = 4h/l² × (1 - x) 

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(D) y = 4h/l² × (1 - x) 

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