Section: Solid Mechanics | Marks: 1
A force 𝐹 is applied at an angle 𝜃ൌ30 on an elastic column as shown in the figure. 𝐸 and 𝐼 are respectively the Young’s modulus and area moment of inertia. The smallest magnitude of 𝐹 needed to cause buckling is

- A. ଶ √ଷ గమாூ మ
- B. √ଷ ଶ గమாூ మ
- C. గమாூ ଶమ
- D. ଶగమாூ మ
Answer: A. ଶ √ଷ గమாூ మ