17.A rod of length l and radius r is joined to a rod of length l/2 and radius r/2 of same material. The free end of small rod is
A rod of length l and radius r is joined to a rod of length l/2 and radius r/2 of same material. The free end of small rod is fixed to a rigid base and the free end of larger rod is given a twist of θ°, the twist angle at the joint will be
(a) θ/4 (b) θ/2
(c) 5θ/6 (d) 8θ/9
Answer-d
(8)