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If an element of a stressed body is in a state of pure shear with a magnitude of 80 N/mm2 , the magnitude of maximum principal stress at that location is

80 N/mm2
113.14 N/mm2
120 N/mm2
56.57 N/mm2

Correct Answer: 80 N/mm2

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