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Which sign convention is commonly used for shear stress in the strength of materials?
53. Which sign convention is commonly used for shear stress in the strength of materials?
- Positive when in compression, negative when in tension
- Positive when in tension, negative when in compression
- Always negative
- Always positive
Answer
The correct answer is: B) Positive when in tension, negative when in compression
Explanation
Shear stress conventionally follows the sign convention where it's positive when in tension and negative when in compression.