The distortion of the earth's crust is an example of sheer on a large scale. A particular rock has a sheer modulus of \(1.2 x108 Pa (N/m² ) \)(Shear Modulus, S). What shear distance (Ax) can a 473011N/m² of shear stress can create when it is applied to a 3km layer (h) of rock ) ? (Include the Sl unit in your answer.)

The distortion of the earth's crust is an example of sheer on a large scale. A particular rock has a sheer modulus of \(1.2 x108 Pa (N/m² ) \)(Shear Modulus, S). What shear distance (Ax) can a 473011N/m² of shear stress can create when it is applied to a 3km layer (h) of rock ) ? (Include the Sl unit in your answer.)

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter14: Static Equilibrium, Elasticity, And Fracture

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