Final answer:
The shear strain in a block can be calculated using the equation Shear Strain = (F * Lo) / (S * A), where F is the force applied perpendicular to Lo and parallel to the cross-sectional area A, Lo is the original length of the block, S is the shear modulus, and A is the cross-sectional area.
Step-by-step explanation:
The shear strain in a block with shear modulus bonded to a fixed base and a horizontal rigid plate to which a force is applied can be calculated using the equation:
Shear Strain = (F * Lo) / (S * A)
Where:
F is the force applied perpendicular to Lo and parallel to the cross-sectional area A
Lo is the original length of the block
S is the shear modulus
A is the cross-sectional area