The shear stress at a point in a shaft subjected to a torque is

directly proportional to the polar moment of inertia and to the distance of the point from the axis
directly proportional to the applied torque and inversely proportional to the polar moment of inertia
directly proportional to the applied torque and the polar moment of inertia
inversely proportional
✅ The correct answer is option B.

Which of the following statement is true about brittle fracture?

High temperature and low strain rates favour brittle fracture
Many metals with hexagonal close packed (H.C.P) crystal structure commonly show brittle fracture
Brittle fracture is always preceded by noise
Cup and cone formation
✅ The correct answer is option B.