Class 11 Physics simulations · Mechanical Properties of Solids

Shear deformation

Push sideways on a bonded block and connect shear stress to angular deformation.

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What to notice

A taller block shifts farther under the same shear force.

Key relation

Δx = Fh/(AG)

Try this

Double the shear modulus to halve the displacement.

What you can change

• Shear force: 100 to 1000 N
• Block height: 0.1 to 1 m
• Shear modulus: 0.2 to 5 MPa

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