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The problem of lateral buckling can arise only in those steel beams which have

Moment of inertia about the bending axis larger than the other
Moment of inertia about the bending axis smaller than the other
Fully supported compression flange
None of the above.

Correct Answer: Moment of inertia about the bending axis smaller than the other

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