Sheer stress occurs when a body expands due to external force.

Sheer stress occurs when a body expands due to external force. Correct Answer False

Sheer stress does not occur when a body expands due to external force. When a body expands due to external force it undergoes tensile stress. Sheer stress occurs when there is slippage along the plane parallel to the direction of imposed stress and a deformation in the shape of the object occurs.

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