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Longitudinal strain is possible in

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Liquid
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Gases
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Solid
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All of these
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Solution

The correct option is C Solid
Longitudinal strain is possible-only in solids because only solids can have length which can be stretched by applying force. while molecules and liquid are loosely packed together and hence strain cannot occur in these mediums.

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