Which is correct statement ?

A. a member made of steel will generally be more rigid than a member of equal load-carrying ability made of cast iron

B. a member made of cast iron will generally be. more rigid than a member of equal load carrying ability made of steel

C. both will be equally rigid

D. which one is rigid will depend on several other factors

E. none of the above

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