A core of 10 cm height and 5.4 cm diameter is subjected to diametrical point loading. The ram of the hydraulic jack has a cross sectional area of 12.5 cm2 and the dial gauge reading is 3 MPa. What is the point load strength?
A. 1.63 MPa
B. 30 MPa
C. 37.5 MPa
D. 68.7 MPa
Answer: Option B
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