A short column (30 cm × 20 cm) carries a load P1 at 4 cm on one side and another load P2at 8 cm on 

the other side along a principal section parallel to longer dimension. If the extreme intensity on 

either side is same, the ratio of P1 to P2 will be 

(A) 2/3 

(B) 3/2 

(C) 8/5 

(D) 5/8 

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) 8/5 

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