6.1 - Shear Stress
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Practice Questions
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Define shear stress in the context of torsion.
💡 Hint: Think about internal forces in circular shafts.
What is the formula for torque?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of rotational force.
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What does τ represent in shear stress calculations?
💡 Hint: Think about the force per unit area.
True or False: The angle of twist is independent of shaft length.
💡 Hint: Recall how length affects torque effects.
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A solid shaft subjected to a torque of 300 Nm twists by 1.5 radians. What is the length of the shaft given J = 2 x 10^-6 m^4 and G = 79 GPa?
💡 Hint: Rearrange the equation wisely.
Two helical springs have different diameters and are subjected to the same axial load. If one spring has a larger mean coil diameter, which spring will experience more shear stress?
💡 Hint: Relate diameter to stress in your reasoning.
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