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Slenderness ratio of a long column, is

area of cross-section divided by radius of gyration
area of cross-section divided by least radius of gyration
radius of gyration divided by area of cross-section
length of column divided by least radius of gyration.

Correct Answer: length of column divided by least radius of gyration.

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