An elastic body is subjected to a tensile stress $$X$$ in a particular direction and a compressive stress $$Y$$ in its perpendicular direction. $$X$$ and $$Y$$ are unequal in magnitude. On the plane of maximum shear stress in the body there will be:

For a simply supporting beam on two end supports the Bending Moment is maximum:

The fundamental objective of employing the condenser in a steam power plant is to (reducce / increase ) the ______________of steam

A economizer in a steam generator performs the function of