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Poisson' ratio is defined as the ratio of

A

longitudinal stress and longitudinal strain

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longitudinal stress and lateral stress

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lateral stress and longitudinal stress

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lateral stress and lateral strain

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Solution

The correct option is C lateral stress and longitudinal stress
Poisson' ratio is defined as the ratio of lateral stress and longitudinal stress
The correct option is (c)

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