According to maximum shear stress failure criterion, yielding in material occurs, when the maximum shear stress is equal to __________ times the yield stress.
A. 0.5
B. 2
C. $$\sqrt 2 $$
D. $$\sqrt {\frac{3}{2}} $$
Answer: Option A
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