Machine Design
A closely coiled helical spring is acted upon by an axial force. The maximum shear stress developed in the spring is τ. The half of the length of the spring if cut off and the remaining spring is acted upon by the same axial force. The maximum shear stress in the spring in new condition will be

τ/2
τ
2 τ
4 τ

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Machine Design
When a machine member is subjected to torsion, the torsional shear stress set up in the member is

Zero at the centroidal axis and maximum at the outer surface of the member
Zero at both the centroidal axis and outer surface of the member
Maximum at the centroidal axis and zero at the outer surface of the member
Maximum at both the centroidal axis and outer surface of the member

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