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Forces that push parts or objects in opposite direction from each other. Oftentimes, this will refer to forces that slide (or attempt to slide) one part of an object past or across the surface of another. Generally, a shear force acts in the plane that runs along the surface of an object, or in a plane passing through that object.

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