Exploring Shear Strength

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Which one of the following statements is true about the shear strength of real materials compared to theoretical values?

  • Real materials have the same shear strength as theoretical values.
  • Real materials have unpredictable shear strength compared to theoretical values.
  • Real materials have higher shear strength than theoretical values.
  • Real materials have lower shear strength than theoretical values. (correct)

What is the relationship between the interatomic spacing and interplanar spacing?

  • They are unrelated.
  • They are very similar. (correct)
  • They are completely different.
  • They are exactly the same.

What is the formula for calculating the theoretical shear strength ($\tau_{max}$) of a material?

  • $\tau_{max} = Gb / a$
  • $\tau_{max} = Gb / 2\pi a$ (correct)
  • $\tau_{max} = 2\pi a / Gb$
  • $\tau_{max} = a / Gb$

What is the order of magnitude of the theoretical shear strength for copper and iron?

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Can the shear strength of real materials be accurately calculated?

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