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A vertical column has two moments of inertia (i.e. Ixx and Iyy ). The column will tend to buckle in the direction of the

axis of load
perpendicular to the axis of load
maximum moment of inertia
minimum moment of inertia

Correct Answer: minimum moment of inertia

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