A rock specimen of average thickness 0.8 cm failed at an applied load of 1000 kg during determination of shear strength by the punch test. The diameter of the punch is 2.8 cm, The shear strength of the rock specimen in kg/ cm2 is
A. 50.75
B. 142.10
C. 284.20
D. 446.43
Answer: Option B
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