A shaft of diameter D is subjected to a twisting moment (T) and a bending moment

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A shaft of diameter D is subjected to a twisting moment (T) and a bending moment (M). If the maximum bending stress is equal to maximum shear stress developed, then M is equal to
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A. T/2
B. T
C. 2T
D. 4T

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T/2

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