Which of the following forces is primarily responsible for a dislocation?

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Shear forces are generated when two opposing forces act parallel to each other in opposite directions, causing a misalignment or shift in the position of the atoms in the crystal lattice. This can result in a dislocation. Tension, compression, and torsion forces may also contribute to dislocations, but they do so indirectly by creating shear or combined stresses.

Which of the Following Forces Is Primarily Responsible for a Dislocation