Question: A beam is subjected to a moment of 50 kNm. If the section modulus is 10 cm^3, what is the bending stress in the beam?
Options:
Correct Answer: 10 MPa
Solution:
Bending stress (σ) is calculated using the formula σ = M/Z, where M is the moment and Z is the section modulus. Here, σ = 50 kNm / 10 cm^3 = 50,000 Nm / 0.00001 m^3 = 5 MPa.