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A point, along the length of a beam subjected to loads, where bending moment changes its sign, is known as the point of


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The point of inflexion of a curve is a point at which the concavity or curvature changes its sign, while point of contraflexure is the point where bending moment changes its sign.

Thus correct option is: D.

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