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 inward all directions by the same amount
c) fluid pressure is greater than the confining pressure
d) the amount of stress is greater in some directions than in others
Ans: d) the amount of stress is greater in some directions than in others
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