An elastic body is subjected to a tensile stress X in a

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An elastic body is subjected to a tensile stress X in a particular direction and a compressive stress Y in its perpendicular direction. X and Y are unequal in magnitude. On the plane of maximum shear stress in the body there will be

1. no normal stress
2. also the maximum normal stress
3. the minimum normal stress
4. both normal stress and shear stress

Correct Option: C

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