a) Interpolation function
b) Displacement function
c) Iterative function
d) Both interpolation and displacement function
Answer: d
Explanation: The shape function is a function which interpolates the solution between discrete values obtained at the mesh nodes. Lower order polynomials are chosen as shape functions. Shape function is a displacement function as well as interpolation function.
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