Practice - Torsion Test
Practice Questions
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Define shear stress.
💡 Hint: Think about how force relates to area.
What does the modulus of rigidity indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider the term 'rigidity'.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the torsion test measure?
💡 Hint: Consider the forces acting parallel to the material's surface.
True or False: The modulus of rigidity is a measure of how easily a material can be twisted.
💡 Hint: Think about the stiffness of materials.
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Challenge Problems
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Given that a metal rod is subjected to a torque of 500 Nm and has a diameter of 10 mm, calculate the shear stress experienced by the material.
💡 Hint: Remember to convert the diameter to meters.
A steel beam with a modulus of rigidity of 80 GPa is subjected to a shear strain of 0.005. What is the shear stress applied to the beam?
💡 Hint: Make sure to convert G to the same units as stress.
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