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A beam subjected to bending moment undergoes which of the following stresses?

(a) Compressive

(b) Tensile

(c) Both compressive & tensile

(d) None of the mentioned

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This intriguing question comes from the Modes of Failure & Stresses topic in part Design Against Static Load of Machine Design

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Recommended answer is (c) Both compressive & tensile

Here's an easy explanation: The portion above the neutral axis is under compression and the portion below it is under tensile stress.

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