Question
Is stress a vector quantity?
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Answer
$\text{stress}=\frac{\text{Mognitude of restoring force by solid}}{\text{Area of cross - section}}$
as deforming and restoring force are equal and opposite so no net direction is involved.
Hence, the stress is not a vector quantity just like pressure.
as deforming and restoring force are equal and opposite so no net direction is involved.
Hence, the stress is not a vector quantity just like pressure.
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