If a rock is subjected to differential stress, then it means that:
A) forces are pushing inward from all directions by the same amount
B) stresses are pushing inward from all directions by the same amount
C) fluid pressure is greater than the confining pressure
D) the amount of stress is greater in some directions than in others

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Differential stress means that the stress applied on a rock is not uniform in all directions, indicating that the amount of stress is indeed greater in some directions than in others. This contrasts with isotropic stress, where forces are applied equally in all directions.

If a Rock Is Subjected to Differential Stress, Then It