Stress is defined as:
AVolume × pressure
BForce × Area
CForce per unit area: F/A
DForce/length
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Force per unit area: F/A
Stress σ = F/A. SI unit: pascal (Pa = N/m²). Tensile, compressive, shear types.
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