Q: About 80% of the failures of mechanical components are due to which one of the following failure resulting from the fluctuating stresses?
(a)Shear failure
(b)Fatigue failure
(c)Dynamic load failure
(d)Normal shear failure
Correct Answer: (b)
The correct answer is (b) 'Fatigue failure'. This question from the General Studies domain tests knowledge of Miscellaneous.