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Formula:
Formula for Shear Stress
The formula to calculate shear stress (τ) is:
τ = F / A
- τ = Shear Stress (Pascals, psi, etc.)
- F = Applied Shear Force (Newtons, pounds-force, etc.)
- A = Cross-sectional Area (m2, in2, etc.)