A jib crane of a rigid beam BC supported by an elastic rod AB and hinged at C. Determine the deflection of the point B when a load of 16 kN is applied. Take E = 200 GPa. Area of cross section $$(A_c)$$ of elastic rod AB is $$300 mm^2$$.

A

1.23 mm

B

4.56 mm

C

2.46 mm

D

5.23 mm