A column of length l is fixed at both ends. The equivalent length of the column is (A) l/2 (B) l/√2 (C) l (D) 2 l

A column of length l is fixed at both ends. The equivalent length of the column is

(A) l/2

(B) l/√2

(C) l

(D) 2 l
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(A) l/2
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