A Fractured Axle Shaft with a Star-Shaped Fracture Pattern Indicates

question 11

Multiple Choice

A fractured axle shaft with a star-shaped fracture pattern indicates that the cause of the failure is related to:

• A) bending stress
• B) torsional stress
• C) shock load
• D) lubrication failure

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