$1$ Multiple Choice $15$ points

If a metallic plate has a compressive load of $15,500kN$ distributed over a cross$-$section of area $500m{m}^2,$ what will be the resulting stress?

a$)0\mathrm{.}31Nm{m}^2$; b$)3100Nm{m}^2$; c$)31$ GPa ;

d$)31$ MPa

Hint: S$=$F$/$A

a

b

c

d