Correct use of 'factor of safety' is very important in equipment design. It is defined as the ratio of the Options: A . &nbspultimate stress to breaking stress. B . &nbspultimate stress to working stress. C . &nbspworking stress to ultimate stress. D . &nbspnone of these.

Correct use of 'factor of safety' is very important in equipment design.

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Correct use of 'factor of safety' is very important in equipment design. It is defined as the ratio of the

Options:

A . ultimate stress to breaking stress.

B . ultimate stress to working stress.

C . working stress to ultimate stress.

D . none of these.

Answer: Option B
Answer: (b).ultimate stress to working stress.

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