The maximum value of the bending moment for a cantilever beam with a uniformly distributed load (w) over the entire length is given as ________.

A

$$M_{max}=\frac{WL^{2}}{2}$$

B

$$M_{max}=\frac{WL^{2}}{8}$$

C

$$M_{max}=\frac{WL^{2}}{4}$$

D

$$M_{max}=\frac{WL^{2}}{6}$$