Consider the beam and loading shown in the figure.

Determine the maximum absolute values of the bending moment.

Multiple Choice

$|M{|}_{\text{m}\text{a}\text{x}}=P^{2}a$

$|M{|}_{\text{m}\text{a}\text{x}}=Pa$

$|M{|}_{\text{m}\text{a}\text{x}}=P{a}^2$

$|M{|}_{\text{m}\text{a}\text{x}}=\frac{Pa}{2}$