A column of length (l) with both ends fixed may be considered as equivalent to a column of length __________ with both ends hinged. (a) l/8 (b) l/4 (c) l/2 (d) l

A column of length (l) with both ends fixed may be considered as equivalent to a column of  length __________ with both ends hinged.
(a) l/8
(b) l/4
(c) l/2
(d) l
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c) l/2
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