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A body submerged in water experiences which of the following types of strain?

A

Longitudinal strain

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Shear strain

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C

Volumetric strain

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Volumetric strain
A submerged body experiences volumetric strain due to bulk stress (also known as hydrostatic stress) acting uniformly over the entire body.

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