Pressure applied equally to all surfaces of a substance as a result of burial or submergence is called:
a) Differential stress
b) Strain
c) Temperature
d) Confining pressure
e) Magnetism
Answer: d) Confining pressure
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
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A. time of the catch is decreased. B. relative velocity is less. C. time of catch is increased. D. relative velocity is greater.