The equivalent length of a column fixed at both ends, is (A) 0.5 l (B) 0.7 l (C) l (D) 1.5 l

The equivalent length of a column fixed at both ends, is 

(A) 0.5 l

(B) 0.7 l

(C) l

(D) 1.5 l

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(A) 0.5 l

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