Factor of safety is the ratio of the __________ stress to the working stress. (A) Tensile (B) Compressive (C) Yield (D) Bearing

Factor of safety is the ratio of the __________ stress to the working
stress.
(A) Tensile
(B) Compressive
(C) Yield
(D) Bearing
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Option C
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