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Two beams of same material have equal cross-sectional area. If one beam has square cross-section and the other has circular cross section-
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Two beams of same material have equal cross-sectional area. If one beam has square cross-section and the other has circular cross section-

A.

Both the beam will be equally strong

B.

Circular section will be stronger

C.

Square section will be stronger

D.

Strength depends on loading condition

Correct option is C


The square section has a higher section modulus and is thus stronger in bending. This is true for beams with equal cross-sectional areas and the same material.

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