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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What is shear modulus?
💡 Hint: Think about material stiffness when a sideways force is applied.
Question 2
Easy
Define shearing stress and shearing strain.
💡 Hint: Connections to forces and dimensions can guide your definitions.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does shear modulus measure?
- Tensile strength
- Shear response to stress
- Compression strength
💡 Hint: Consider the forces that act parallel to the surface.
Question 2
True or False: Shear modulus is greater than Young's modulus for most materials.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about the context of tensile vs. shear forces.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A metal rod with a radius of 5 mm and length of 1 m is subjected to a shear stress of 20 MPa. Calculate the displacement of the rod if its shear modulus is 80 GPa.
💡 Hint: Use the formula related to shear strain and modulus for calculation.
Question 2
Discuss the implications of a low shear modulus in a material used for earthquake-proof buildings.
💡 Hint: Relate the concept to material selection in flexible structures.
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