A copper bar (d 5 10 mm, E 5 110 GPa) is loaded by tensile load P 5 11.5 kN. The maximum shear stress in the bar is approximately:

(A) 73 MPa

(B) 87 MPa

(C) 145 MPa

(D) 150 MPa


(A) 73 MPa

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