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Which of the following is CORRECT regarding principal planes?

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1At the principal plane, shear stress is maximum
2At the principal plane, shear stress is minimum
3At the principal plane, shear stress is zero✓
4At the principal plane, normal stress is zero

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At the principal plane, shear stress is zero

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