A ceramic matrix composite contains internal flaws as large as 0.001 cm in length. The pla...

A ceramic matrix composite contains internal flaws as large as 0.001 cm in length. The plane strain fracture toughness of the composite is 45 MPa  and the tensile strength is 550 MPa. Will the stress cause the composite to fail before the tensile strength is reached? Assume that f = 1.