Question
Solid Mechanics Question on Axial, shear and bending stresses
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: If axial load is less than crippling load, the column is in stable equilibrium in the straight position.
Statement II: The equilibrium of the column does not depend upon the crippling load.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): Statement I is true but Statement II is false