The stepped cantilever is subjected to moments, M as shown in the figure below. The vertical deflection at the free end (neglecting the self weight) is

• A. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/917-322-2.png">
• B. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/917-322-3.png">
• C. <img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/gate-exam-questions/917-322-4.png">
• D. Zero