MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Shear Modulus

in modulus of...

Question

in modulus of elasticity or modulus of rigidity what is the meaning of modulus?

Open in App

Solution

Dear Student!
The word "modulus" means a constant factor or ratio. So the modulus of elasticity or rigidity gives us the fixed ratio concerning their physical property.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

1

Similar questions

Q. Consider the following statements.
1. Modulus of rigidity or shear modulus of elasticity (G) is defined as the ratio of tangential stress to the shearing strain within the elastic limit.
2. The SI unit of modulus of rigidity is

N m^{-}

or pascal.
3. Modulus of rigidity is involved with solids only.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Q. The value of modulus of elasticity for a material is

200 G N / m^{2}

and Poisson's ratio is

0.25

. What is its modulus of rigidity?

Q. The modulus of elasticity

(E)

and modulus of rigidity

(C)

are related by(m is the poissons ratio)

Q. For a material having modulus of elasticity equal to 208 GPa and Poisson's ratio equal to 0.3, what is the modulus of rigidity ?

Q. The ratio of modulus of rigidity to modulus of elasticity for a Poisson's ratio of

0.25

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Hooke's Law

PHYSICS

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Standard XII Physics

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon