Types of Stresses and Strains: A Comprehensive Guide for Mechanical Engineering Students

Question 1

What term refers to the internal forces within a material that arise due to applied external forces, causing it to deform or change shape?

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Stress

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Strain

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Force

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Deflection

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a type of mechanical stress?

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Thermal expansion

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Tensile stress

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Compressive stress

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Shear stress

Question 3

The equation for calculating tensile stress is:

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σ = F/A

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σ = F·A

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σ = A/F

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σ = F/(A²)³

Question 4

Which of the following materials is known for its high tensile strength-to-weight ratio?

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Aluminum

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Steel

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Copper

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Rubber

Question 5

Strain is defined as:

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The change in length per unit length

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The total change in length

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The change in area per unit area

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The total change in volume

Question 6

Which of the following strain gauges is most commonly used for measuring strain in metals?

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Resistive strain gauge

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Capacitive strain gauge

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Optical strain gauge

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Acoustic strain gauge

Question 7

In the elastic region of a stress-strain curve, the relationship between stress and strain is:

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Linearly proportional

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Exponentially proportional

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Inversely proportional

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Unrelated

Question 8

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the yield strength of a material?

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Corrosion

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Temperature

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Grain size

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Alloying elements

Question 9

The fatigue limit is the:

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Maximum stress that a material can withstand indefinitely without failing

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Maximum strain that a material can withstand indefinitely without failing

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Minimum stress that a material can withstand indefinitely without failing

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Minimum strain that a material can withstand indefinitely without failing

Question 10

Which of the following is a common failure mode in mechanical components subjected to repeated loading?

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Fatigue failure

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Creep failure

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Brittle failure

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Plastic failure

Question 11

The purpose of a strain rosette is to:

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Measure strain in multiple directions at a single point

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Measure strain over a large area

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Measure strain in real-time

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Amplify strain signals

Question 12

Which factor significantly affects the strength and ductility of a material?

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Grain size

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Density

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Thermal conductivity

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Color

Question 13

What type of strain occurs when a material's length changes perpendicularly to the direction of the applied force?

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Poisson's strain

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Axial strain

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Shear strain

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Volumetric strain

Question 14

Which of the following is the SI unit of stress?

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Pascal

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Newton

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Meter

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Second

Question 15

In a linearly elastic material, stress is:

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directly proportional to strain

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inversely proportional to strain

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not related to strain

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proportional to the square of strain

Question 16

Which of the following materials generally exhibits higher ductility compared to steel?

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Aluminum

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Iron

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Concrete

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Wood

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of a strain gauge?

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To measure strain in a material

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To apply stress to a material

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To calculate the yield strength of a material

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To determine the elastic modulus of a material

Question 18

Which of the following is a failure mode characteristic of brittle materials?

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Brittle fracture

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Ductile failure

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Fatigue failure

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Creep failure

Question 19

The fatigue limit represents:

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The highest stress that can be applied indefinitely without causing fatigue failure

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The lowest stress that can cause fatigue failure

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The stress at which the material's fatigue life is halved

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A stress level that is not relevant in fatigue analysis

Question 20

Which of the following forces CANNOT induce stress in a material?

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Gravitational force

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Tensile force

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Compressive force

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Shear force

Question 21

Which of the following materials exhibits ductile behavior?

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Steel

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Glass

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Concrete

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Polycarbonate

Question 22

A beam is supported at both ends and subjected to a concentrated load at its center. Where is the maximum bending stress in the beam located?

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At the center

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At the supports

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Halfway between the supports and the center

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Stress is uniform throughout the beam

Question 23

Which of the following material properties measures its resistance to deformation under load?

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Modulus of elasticity

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Yield strength

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Poisson's ratio

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Shear modulus

Question 24

A shaft is subjected to a torque. Which formula calculates the maximum shear stress in the shaft?

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τ = T/J

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τ = M/I

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τ = Fc/A

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τ = Fd/L

Question 25

For a material under biaxial stress, which of the following expressions represents the maximum shear stress?

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τmax = (σx - σy)/2

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τmax = (σx + σy)/2

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τmax = σx - σy

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τmax = σx + σy

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a type of mechanical stress?

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Elastic stress

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Tensile stress

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Shear stress

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Bending stress

Question 27

What is the SI unit of strain?

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Meter per meter (m/m)

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Pascal (Pa)

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Millimeter (mm)

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Newton per meter (N/m)

Question 28

What is the relationship between stress and strain for a linear elastic material?

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Linear

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Exponential

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Parabolic

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Inversely proportional

Question 29

What is the significance of the yield strength of a material?

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It represents the maximum stress the material can withstand before permanent deformation occurs

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It indicates the stress level beyond which the material will fracture

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It is the stress at which the material begins to elongate

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It has no practical significance in mechanical design

Question 30

What is the unit of measure for strain?

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Strain (ε)

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Pascal (Pa)

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Newton (N)

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Mega Pascal (MPa)

Question 31

Which material exhibits high tensile strength and low stiffness?

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Rubber

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Steel

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Aluminum

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Ceramic

Question 32

In elastic deformation, what is the relationship between stress and strain?

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Linear and constant

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Non-linear and variable

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Inverse and proportional

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Exponential and decreasing

Question 33

What significance does the yield strength of a material hold?

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It indicates the point of transition to plastic deformation

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It represents the maximum stress a material can withstand before fracture

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It determines the fatigue life of the material

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It has no practical significance in machine design

Question 34

What is the primary difference between static and fatigue stress?

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Static stress is constant, while fatigue stress is cyclic

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Fatigue stress is constant, while static stress is cyclic

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Static stress is applied gradually, while fatigue stress is applied suddenly

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Static and fatigue stress have no fundamental difference

Question 35

Which method is most commonly used to analyze stress concentrations?

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Finite element analysis

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Photoelasticity

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Strain gauges

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Analytical methods

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a type of stress experienced by mechanical components?

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Bending moment

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Tensile stress

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Compressive stress

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Shear stress

Question 37

What is the correct formula for calculating tensile stress?

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σ = F/A

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σ = F/(A*L)

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σ = F*(L/A)

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σ = F/V

Question 38

Which material generally has the highest modulus of elasticity?

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Steel

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Aluminum

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Rubber

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Composite materials

Question 39

What is the primary distinction between strain and deformation?

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Strain is a measure of relative length change, while deformation encompasses both length and shape changes.

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Deformation is a measure of relative length change, while strain encompasses both length and shape changes.

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Strain and deformation are synonymous terms.

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Strain is a measure of volume change, while deformation is a measure of shape change.

Question 40

What is the significance of the yield strength of a material?

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It represents the maximum stress a material can withstand before undergoing permanent deformation.

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It indicates the minimum stress required to cause permanent deformation in a material.

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It is the stress at which a material fractures.

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It is the stress at which a material reaches its elastic limit.

Question 41

What is the main purpose of using stress concentration factors?

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To account for how geometric discontinuities affect stress distribution

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To reduce stress levels in a component

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To enhance the fatigue life of a component

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To determine the material properties of a component

Question 42

In most engineering applications, which assumption is fundamental to stress and strain analysis?

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The material is linearly elastic and isotropic

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The material strictly adheres to Hooke's Law

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Strain is always insignificant compared to original dimensions

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The material is completely rigid

Question 43

Which type of stress is characterized by an elongation or shortening of an object in response to applied force?

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Axial stress

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Shear stress

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Torsional stress

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Bending stress

Question 44

Which type of stress occurs when a force is applied parallel to the surface of an object, causing adjacent layers to slide past each other?

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Shear stress

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Torsional stress

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Bending stress

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Axial stress

Question 45

Which formula accurately represents the calculation of bending stress?

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σ = M*c/I

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σ = τ*r

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σ = E*ε

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σ = F/A

Question 46

Which type of deformation is observed when an object twists or rotates about its longitudinal axis, such as a shaft?

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Torsional strain

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Axial strain

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Shear strain

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Bending strain

Question 47

Which of the following relationships accurately represents the stress-strain relationship?

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σ = E*ε

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F = k*x

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τ = G*γ

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P = V*I

Question 48

Which material is commonly known for its high modulus of elasticity, indicating its resistance to deformation under stress?

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Steel

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Foam

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 49

What is the significance of the yield strength of a material?

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It signifies the point at which the material begins to experience permanent deformation.

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It represents the maximum stress the material can withstand before failure.

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It determines the stiffness of the material.

Question 50

Which type of strain occurs when there is a change in the volume of an object, usually caused by pressure changes?

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Volumetric strain

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Shear strain

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Bending strain

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Axial strain