Question

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 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct option is (C): Statement I is true but Statement II is false