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Determine the maximum deflection of the beam. Let w = 12 lb/in., a = 142 in. and EI = 51 × 106 lb·in.2.

TRUE OR FALSE: When the price of a can of soda falls, the amount of tax that soda consumers must pay does not change. This means that soda is taxed using an ad valorem tax.

Determine the deflection at C. Let P = 100 lb, a = 54 in., b = 36 in., and EI = 98 × 106 lb·in.2.

Determine the deflection at B. Let M = 9,000 lb·in., a = 75 in., b = 41 in., and EI = 257 × 106 lb·in.2.

  Refer to the graph above. The opportunity cost of producing an additional pound of butter in the Netherlands is _____. 

Determine the deflection at C. Let w = 11 lb/in., a = 77 in., b = 21 in., and EI = 51 × 106 lb·in.2.

Refer to the graph above. ____ has a comparative advantage in producing butter, and ____ has a comparative advantage in producing cheese. 

If the support at C has settled downward a distance of Δ = 0.012 in., determine the reaction force at C. Let P = 188 lb, a = 55 in., and EI = 37 × 106 lb·in.2.

When the world price of a good is above the equilibrium price, and the country exports that good, there ____. When the world price of a good is below the equilibrium price, and the country imports that good, there ____. 

Determine the reaction moment at A. Let w = 7 lb/in., a = 122 in., and EI = 90 × 106 lb·in.2.