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The triangular load is also known as ___________

(a) uniformly distributed load

(b) uniformly varying load

(c) point load

(d) equivalent uniformly distributed load

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Correct choice is (b) uniformly varying load

The explanation: The triangular load is also known as uniformly varying load. The uniformly varying load is the rate of loading which increases linearly from zero at one end of the support.

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