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Geometry as slip proceeds
Let N = number of slip planes in the sample, d = perpendicular spacing of slip planes. During slip, both N and d remain constant.
d = (l/N) cos f \ Nd = l cos f
N and d are constant, so l cos f must also be constant throughout slip. Hence
l0 cos f0 = l1 cos f1
The same can be done for l:
d = (l/N) cos (90º - l) \ Nd = l sin l
N and d are constant, so l sin l must also be constant throughout slip. Hence
l0 sin l0 = l1 sin l1
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