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Components of a 2-D stress tensor in Cartesian coordinate are σxx=5.0 MPa, σyy=-10.0 MPa, and τxy=2.0 MPa. The traction vector (T→) in MPa acting on a plane having outward normal n^=(√3/2)i^-(1/2)j^ is
A
T→=3.33i^-6.73j^
B
T→=3.33i^+6.73j^
C
T→=1.73i^-6.73j^
D
T→=1.73i^+6.73j^

Correct : a

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