If a rock is subjected to differential stress, then it means that

A. stresses are pushing outward from all directions by the same amount
B. forces are pushing inward from all directions by the same amount.
C. the amount of stress is greater in some directions than in others.
D. stresses are pushing inward from all directions by the same amount.


Answer: C

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