A cube of aluminium of sides $0.1\, m$ is subjected to a shearing force of $100\, N$. The top face of the cube is displaced through $0.02 \,cm$ with respect to the bottom face. The shearing strain would be
  • A$0.02$
  • B$0.1$
  • C$0.005$
  • D$0.002$
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