Question

Stress is defined as _________

(a) diameter per unit area

(b) length per unit area

(c) weight per unit area

(d) force per unit area

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) force per unit area

For explanation: Stress is defined as the ratio of two quantities as follows:

Stress = ^Force⁄Area

The unit of stress is N / m^2.