GATE2016-1-9

A cantilever beam having square cross-section of side $a$ is subjected to an end load. If $a$ is increased by $19\%$, the tip deflection decreases approximately by

1. $19\%$
2. $29\%$
3. $41\%$
4. $50\%$

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