Which of the following is true for an infinitesimal stress element? (T in the options below refers to tau, or shear stress) (a) Txy = Tyz (b) Txy = Tyx (c) Txy = Txz (d) Tx = Ty

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Problem 7.3.7P: The normal and shear stresses acting on element A are 6500 psi, 17,300 psi, and 2900 psi (see the...
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Which of the following is true for an infinitesimal stress element? (T in the options below refers to tau, or shear stress)

(a) Txy = Tyz

(b) Txy = Tyx

(c) Txy = Txz

(d) Tx = Ty

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