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The infinitesimal element shown in the figure (not to scale) represents the state of stress at a point in a body. What is the magnitude of the maximum principal stress (in N/mm², in integer) at the point?
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The infinitesimal element shown in the figure (not to scale) represents the state of stress at a point in a body. What is the magnitude of the maximum principal stress (in N/mm², in integer) at the point?
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To calculate the principal stresses, use the formula for \( \sigma_1 \) and \( \sigma_2 \). The maximum principal stress is the higher value of the two.
Updated On: Jan 31, 2026
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