1. Indicate whether the following are continuous or discontinuous functions through the thickness. Also, indicate why some values are continuous or discontinuous and state which locations through the thickness this occurs.

(a) Strains ε_x, ε_y, and γ_xy
(b) Stresses σ_x, σ_y and σ_xy

2. Demonstrate that an angle-ply laminate has A₁₆ = A₂₆ = 0 using an example laminate of your choice. In which case D₁₆ = 0? In which case D₁₆≠ 0?