A wedge shape body is under stress with principal stresses being σx=25MPa and σy=20MPa. At a certain angle β, the components of stresses are resolved into σ1 & σ2, where both σ1 & σ2 are normal to each other. If the value of σ1=18MPa, find the value of σ2?

A wedge shape body is under stress with principal stresses being σx=2

1.	A wedge shape body is under stress with principal stresses being σx=25MPa and σy=20MPa. At a certain angle β, the components of stresses are resolved into σ1 & σ2, where both σ1 & σ2 are normal to each other. If the value of σ1=18MPa, find the value of σ2?
A.	25MPa
B.	20MPa
C.	27MPa
D.	18MPa
Answer» D.