The given figure shows the Mohr's circle of stress for two unequal and like principal stresses ( x and y) acting at a body across two mutually perpendicular planes. The normal stress on an oblique section making an angle with the minor principle plane is given by

The given figure shows the Mohr's circle of stress for two unequal and

1.	The given figure shows the Mohr's circle of stress for two unequal and like principal stresses ( x and y) acting at a body across two mutually perpendicular planes. The normal stress on an oblique section making an angle with the minor principle plane is given by
A.	<i>OC</i>
B.	<i>OP</i>
C.	<i>OQ</i>
D.	<i>PQ</i>
Answer» D. <i>PQ</i>