Figure 11.13
-According to Figure 11.13, which option correctly describes the movement of two pins on either side of a plane in a block of clay submitted to shear stress?

Question

Figure 11.13 
-According to Figure 11.13, which option correctly describes the movement of two pins on either side of a plane in a block of clay submitted to shear stress?

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The pins on either side of the plane in the block of clay submitted to shear stress will slide along at the same distance from the plane in opposite directions. This is because the shear stress causes the top part of the block to move to the right and the bottom part to move to the left, resulting in the pins sliding in opposite directions.

Figure 11.13 -According to Figure 11.13, Which Option Correctly Describes the Movement