The principal stresses at a point in a critical section of a machine component are σ 1 = 60 MPa; σ 2 = 5 MPa and σ 3 = -40 MPa. For the material of the component, the tensile yield strength is σ yt = 200 MPa. According to the maximum shear stress theory, the factor of safety is

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The principal stresses at a point in a critical section of a machine component are σ₁ = 60 MPa; σ₂ = 5 MPa and σ₃ = -40 MPa. For the material of the component, the tensile yield strength is σ_yt = 200 MPa. According to the maximum shear stress theory, the factor of safety is

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