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Mohr

Mohr's Circle is a visual tool used in engineering to analyze the stresses on a material. It helps determine the maximum and minimum stresses and the orientation of those stresses at a specific point inside a structure. Imagine it as a graph that maps different possible states of stress, allowing engineers to understand how materials might deform or fail under various forces. This method simplifies complex stress analysis and aids in designing safer, more reliable structures by showing how internal forces behave under different conditions.