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It will bend at any load greater than zero. It is just a question of how much. In your example the rod will bend 0.007 inches under 10 pounds, 0.07 inches under 100 pounds, etc.

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Q: How much weight will a 1 inch diameter solid stainless steel rod 9 foot long supported on both ends hold in the middle without bending?
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