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Reducing deflection in steel beams

To reduce the calculated deflection of a steel beam, choose one of the following strategies:
A. select steel with a greater modulus of elasticity
B. choose steel with a higher yield strength
C. utilize a beam with greater moment of inertia
D. utilize a beam with a greater section of modulus

AnswerC. utilize a beam with a greater moment of intertia

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