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A tangential force $(F)$ is applied on the surface of the cuboidal box as shown in figure. Find out the shearing strain.

A

0.025

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0.05

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0.1

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1

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Solution

The correct option is B $0.05$
Given dimensions of the box are
$l = 40 cm$
$b = 10 cm$
$h = 20 cm$
Deformation in shape $x = 1 cm$
Shearing strain $ϕ = \frac{x}{h}$
$ϕ = \frac{1}{20} = 0.05$

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