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The shear modulus of resilience is proportional to

A. Shear stress

B. (Shear stress)2

C. (Shear stress)3

D. (Shear stress)4

Answer: Option B


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  1. Vikas Bhushan
    Vikas Bhushan:
    6 years ago

    Modulus of resilience = Proof resilience/Volume.

    =(1/2)*stress*strain.
    =(1/2E)*(stress)^2.

    Thus, Modulus of resilience is proportional to (shear stress)^2.

  2. Shailendra Sahu
    Shailendra Sahu:
    6 years ago

    How is it proportional to square of shear stress? Anyone please explain.

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