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Which of the following is not a basic type of stress?

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Which of the following is not a basic type of stress?

(a) Volumetric stress

(b) Shear stress

(c) Compressive stress

(d) Tensile stress

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Correct answer is (a) Volumetric stress

Explanation: Volumetric stress is not a basic classification among the type of stresses as it describes the tendency of an object to deform in all directions. It deforms when the load acts uniformly in all directions.

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