The section modulus of a rectangular section about an axis through its C.G., is a. b/2 b. d/2 c. bd2/2 d. bd2/6

The section modulus of a rectangular section about an axis through its C.G., is a. b/2
b. d/2
c. bd2/2
d. bd2/6
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d. bd2/6
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