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ERIC Number: EJ096843
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1974
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The Concept of Shear Stress in a Solid Material
Culpin, M. F.
Physics Education, 9, 2, 104-106, Mar 74
Discusses problems encountered in explaining shear stress of a solid in terms of forces on a "pack of cards". Suggest the use of "pure" shear stress rather than "simple" shear stress in presentation to secure a better understanding. Included is an example illustration E occurrence of pure stress. (CC)
Descriptors: College Science, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Mechanics (Physics), Physics, Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Textbook Content
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