In a thick cylindrical shell subjected to an internal pressure (p), the radial stress across the thickness of the cylinder is

A Maximum at the outer surface and minimum at the inner surface
B Maximum at the inner surface and minimum at the outer surface
C Maximum at the outer surface and zero at the inner surface
D Maximum at the inner surface arid zero at the outer surface

Correct Answer: Maximum at the inner surface arid zero at the outer surface

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