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    The Formation of Joints in a Rock in Response to Tension
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The Formation of Joints in a Rock in Response to Tension

Question 49

Question 49

Multiple Choice

The formation of joints in a rock in response to tension is an example of


A) brittle deformation.
B) plastic deformation.
C) shear strain.
D) rotation.

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