FAQ

What is the Shear Stress?
Shear Stress is defined as is the force per unit area exerted by a fluid, defined as the product of the fluid’s dynamic viscosity and the velocity gradient perpendicular to the flow direction. Shear Stress is usually measured using the Pascal for Stress. Note that the value of Shear Stress is always positive.
Can the Shear Stress be negative?
No, the Shear Stress, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
What unit is used to measure Shear Stress?
Shear Stress is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Stress. Newton per Square Meter[Pa], Newton per Square Millimeter[Pa], Kilonewton per Square Meter[Pa] are the few other units in which Shear Stress can be measured.
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