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Lead, as a material used in construction, has E = 15 GPa and K = 50 GPa. What is its Poisson's Ratio?

A
0.225
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0.30
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0.40
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D
0.45
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Solution

The correct option is D 0.45
E=3k(12μ)
15=3×50(12μ)
μ=0.45

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