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A shear force of 13 kN acts over a cross-sectional area of 560 mm2. What is the average shear stress?
- 0.02
- 23.21
- 46.43
- 0.04
Answer
B. 23.21
Solution
= V/A = (13 × 1000 N) / 560 mm2 = 23.21 MPa.
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