A drive shaft resists torsional shear stress of ?xy 5 40 MPa and axial compressive stress ?x 5 70 MPa. One principal normal stress is known to be 38 MPa (tensile). The stress ?y is approximately:

(A) 23 MPa

(B) 35 MPa

(C) 62 MPa

(D) 75 MPa


(A) 23 MPa

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