Slenderness ratio of a long column, is - Theory of Structures Quiz

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Slenderness ratio of a long column, is

length of column divided by least radius of gyration

area of cross-section divided by radius of gyration

radius of gyration divided by area of cross-section

area of cross-section divided by least radius of gyration

Correct Answer : length of column divided by least radius of gyration

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