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tristanmagnum
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Homework Statement
i am study for a physics test and i think my physics teacher gave me the wrong equation for shear stress
Homework Equations
she gave me F=Δx/l *A
The equation you gave is for tensile stress, not shear stress, and, you left out Young's modulus on the right hand side of the equation.tristanmagnum said:so then what would the equation be?
Even then, it is not, strictly speaking, the equation for the stress, right? Rather, it is the equation relating stress to strain.Chestermiller said:The equation you gave is for tensile stress, not shear stress, and, you left out Young's modulus on the right hand side of the equation.
That is the equation for shear deformation measured perpendicular to the length of a square element of the cross section.tristanmagnum said:what is this equatiomn Δl=(1/G)(F/A)l
That is the equation for shear deformation, not shear stress.tristanmagnum said:so is that what I am looking for ?
I've never seen an equation like this with the shear modulus G in it, and I have lots of experience with deformational mechanics. This is the equation for a tensile deformation, provided the G is replaced by the Young's modulus E (or some people use Y). For a shear deformation between two parallel plates separated by a distance Δy, the equation to use is (F/A)=GΔx/Δy, where F is the tangential force on the upper plate (a plane of constant y), Δx is the displacement in the x direction of the upper plate relative to the lower plate, A is the area of the plates, and G is the shear modulus = [itex]\frac{E}{2(1+\nu)}[/itex], where [itex]\nu[/itex] is the Poisson ratio.tristanmagnum said:what is this equatiomn Δl=(1/G)(F/A)l
The shear stress equation is used to calculate the amount of force per unit area that is applied tangentially to an object. It is commonly used in fluid mechanics and solid mechanics to understand the behavior of fluids and materials under shear forces.
If you encounter problems with the shear stress equation, the first step is to check your calculations for any errors. Make sure you are using the correct values for the variables in the equation and that your units are consistent. You can also compare your results with known values or use a different method to confirm your answer.
Some common mistakes when using the shear stress equation include using incorrect values for the variables, using the wrong equation for the specific situation, or not taking into account the direction or magnitude of the applied force. It is important to double check your work and make sure you are using the correct equation for the given scenario.
To improve your understanding of the shear stress equation, it is helpful to review the basic principles of shear stress and how it relates to other concepts in physics. You can also practice solving different types of problems and seek help from a tutor or teacher if you are struggling with a specific aspect of the equation.
Yes, the shear stress equation has many real-world applications. It is used in the design of structures, such as bridges and buildings, to ensure they can withstand the forces of wind and other external factors. It is also used in the study of blood flow in the human body and the behavior of fluids in pipelines and other systems.