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Bucking of column means

(a) Lateral deflection

(b) Axial deflection

(c) Torsional deflection

(d) None of the listed

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My query is from the Buckling of Columns module in Miscellaneous Machine Elements of Machine Design

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Recommended answer is (d) None of the listed

For a clear picture: Buckling is characterised by lateral deflection but it is different from lateral deflection as there is sudden lateral deflection in buckling unlike lateral deflection where there is gradual deflection.

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