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Which of the following column has the formula for the Euler's buckling load as π2ElL2\frac{\pi ^ 2 El}{L ^ 2} ?

AColumn with one end fixed and other end free.

BColumn with one end fixed and other end hinged

CColumn with both ends fixed.

DColumn with both ends hinged.

Answer:

D. Column with both ends hinged.

Read Explanation:

The formula of a column with both ends hinged, π2ElL2\frac{\pi ^ 2 El}{L ^ 2}

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Match List-I (End conditions of columns) with List-ll (Equivalent length in terms of hinged-hinged column) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists

List I

List II

a

Both ends Hinged

1

Le=LL_e=L

d

One end fixed and other end is free

2

Le=L2L_e=\frac {L}{\sqrt2}

c

One end fixed and other end is hinged

3

Le=L2L_e=\frac L2

d

Both ends Fixed

4

Le=2LL_e=2L

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