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A solid sphere in a fluid under high pressure undergoes which stress?
AShearing stress
BTensile stress
CTorsional stress
DHydraulic stress
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Hydraulic stress
Fluid pressure acts normally on every point of the surface, giving hydraulic stress equal to the pressure.
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