For the simply supported beam shown in Figure P7.6, (a) derive equations for the shear force V and the bending moment M for any location in the beam. (Place the origin at point A.) (b) determine the...

For the simply supported beam shown in Figure P7.6,

(a) derive equations for the shear force V and the bending moment M for any location in the beam. (Place the origin at point A.)

(b) determine the location and the magnitude of the maximum bending moment.