If a rock is subjected to differential stress, then it means that
A) forces are pushing inward from all directions by the same amount.
B) stresses are pushing outward from all directions by the same amount.
C) stresses are pushing inward from all directions by the same amount.
D) the amount of stress is greater in some directions than in others.
D) the amount of stress is greater in some directions than in others.
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