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The neutral axis of a transverse section of a beam passes through the centre of gravity of the section and is

in the vertical plane
in the horizontal plane
in the same plane in which the beam bends
at right angle to the plane in which the beam bends

Correct Answer: at right angle to the plane in which the beam bends

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