Question

Euler's formula holds good only for-

• A. Weak columns
• B. Short columns
• C. Both short and long columns
• D. Long columns

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Long columns

Euler's formula is specifically applicable to long columns, as it primarily deals with the buckling behavior of slender members under axial compression. This distinction is crucial because the assumptions made in Euler's theory are valid only for long columns where the length is significantly greater than the cross-sectional dimensions.