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A simply supported beam carrying a concentrated load W at mid-span deflects by \[{{\delta }_{1}}\] under the lode. If the same beam carries the load W such that it is distributed uniformly over entire length and undergoes a deflection \[{{\delta }_{2}}\] at the mid span. The ratio, \[{{\delta }_{1}}:{{\delta }_{2}}\] is:

A) 2 : 1                             

B) \[\sqrt{2}:1\]     

C) 1.6 : 1              

D) 1 : 2