A rod is enclosed centrally in a tube and the assembly is tightened by rigid washers. If the assembly is subjected to a compressive load, then - Mechanics

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A rod is enclosed centrally in a tube and the assembly is tightened by rigid washers. If the assembly is subjected to a compressive load, then

rod is under compression

tube is under compression

both rod and tube are under compression

tube is under tension and rod is under compression

Correct Answer : Option (C) : both rod and tube are under compression

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any one of the above

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