A square object of 4 mm is subjected to a force of 3000 N. What is the maximum  allowable shear stress acting on it?
a. 250.14 mm2
b. 281.25 mm2
c. 400.32 mm2
d. 500 mm2

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Answer :

b. 281.25 mm2

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