A rectangular bar of cross-sectional area A is subjected to an axial tensile load P. The maximum shear stress will occur on a plane at X° to any normal cross-section where X° is

90°

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270°

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45°

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Solution

The correct option is D 45°
Normal cross-section plane is the principal plane and plane of maximum shear is inclined at 45° to the principal plane.

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A rectangular bar of cross-sectional area A is subjected to an axial tensile load P. The maximum shear stress will occur on a plane at X° to any normal cross-section where X° is

The correct option is D 45° Normal cross-section plane is the principal plane and plane of maximum shear is inclined at 45° to the principal plane.

The correct option is D 45°
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