1 . A pile of length carrying a uniformly distributed load per metre length is suspended at two points, the maximum, B.M. at the centre of the pile or at the points of suspension, is

• A. $WL/8$
• B. $W{L}^2/24$
• C. $W{L}^2/47$
• D. $W{L}^2/16$

Answer: Option B

Explanation: