Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement - I: The maximum shear stress ( q max ) for a rectangular section is 3/2 times average shear stress.
Statement - II: The maximum shear stress ( q max ) for a circular section is 4/3 times the average shear stress.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
• C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The correct answer is (A) : Both Statement I and Statement II are true.