When a body is subjected to two equal and opposite forces, acting tangentially a

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Question
When a body is subjected to two equal and opposite forces, acting tangentially across the resisting section, as a result of which the body tends to shear off across the section, the stress and strain induced is
Options
A. tensile stress, tensile strain
B. compressive stress, compressive strain
C. shear stress, tensile strain
D. shear stress, shear strain

Correct Answer

shear stress, shear strain