Question

A small shear force is applied on an element and then removed.if the element regains it's original position, what kind of an element can it be?

Answer 1

Answer:

solid element

Explanation:

If the element regains it's original position, what kind of an element can it be? Explanation: Fluids (liquids and gases) cannot resist even a small shear force and gets permanently deformed. Hence, the element must be a solid element.