Is stress a vector quantity? - Vidyadip

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Is stress a vector quantity?

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$\text{stress}=\frac{\text{Mognitude of restoring force by solid}}{\text{Area of cross - section}}$
as deforming and restoring force are equal and opposite so no net direction is involved.
Hence, the stress is not a vector quantity just like pressure.

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