Shear strain is equal to
Correct answer: D. Angular deformation
- A. Δx/L
- B. ΔL/L
- C. ΔL/x
- D. Angular deformation
Explanation
Shear strain is a measure of how much a material deforms under shear stress, typically defined by the angle change (angular deformation) in radians. In other words, it is the tangent of the angle of deformation due to applied shear forces. The incorrect options relate to the definitions of linear or normal strain (Δx/L and ΔL/L) or do not apply to standard strain measurements at all (ΔL/x).
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