P = /L² is the equation for Euler's crippling load if (A) Both the ends are fixed (B) Both the ends are hinged (C) One end is fixed and other end is free (D) One end is fixed and other end is hinged

P = /L² is the equation for Euler's crippling load if 

(A) Both the ends are fixed 

(B) Both the ends are hinged 

(C) One end is fixed and other end is free 

(D) One end is fixed and other end is hinged

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(B) Both the ends are hinged

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Last Answer : (A) P = ²EI/l²

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