Correct option is B
When the rivet holes are placed too close to each other, the material between the holes becomes weak and cannot withstand the stresses caused by the load. This results in
tearing of the plate near the holes. Proper spacing between holes is crucial to ensure structural integrity.
When the distance between holes is insufficient, the material between the holes weakens, leading to tearing. This is due to stress concentration in the small area of material that remains between the holes.
Although using dissimilar metals might lead to issues like galvanic corrosion, it does not directly cause tearing of the plate near the holes.
A rivet with a small diameter might result in insufficient strength to hold the plates together, but it does not directly cause the plate to tear near the holes.
If the hole is far from the edge, the risk of tearing decreases because there is sufficient material around the hole to distribute the stresses. Tearing is more likely when the hole is
too close to the edge, not far away.
