In active state, the minor principal stress σ₃ is _________ – McqOptions

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1.	In active state, the minor principal stress σ₃ is _________
A.	horizontal direction
B.	vertical direction
C.	can be both vertical and horizontal direction
D.	in no direction
Answer» B. vertical direction

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