If a Rock Experiences Stress That Is Added Very Slowly

question 34

Multiple Choice

If a rock experiences stress that is added very slowly and at high pressure, what end result will occur?

• A) brittle fracture
• B) plastic deformation
• C) confining stress
• D) confining pressure

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