Which of the following is not depends on shear strength of the material? (A) Cohesion (B) Internal friction (C) Normal stress (D) Mass of the material

Which of the following is not depends on shear strength of the material? (A) Cohesion (B) Internal friction (C) Normal stress (D) Mass of the material
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