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A body is subjected to two normal stresses 20 kN/m2 (tensile) and 10 kN/m2 (compressive) acting perpendicular to each other. The maximum shear stress is

5 kN/m2
10 kN/m2
15 kN/m2
20 kN/m2

Correct Answer: 15 kN/m2

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