The Poisson's ratio is defined as

∣ ∣ ∣ \frac{axial stress}{lateral stress} ∣ ∣ ∣

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∣ ∣ ∣ \frac{lateral strain}{axial strain} ∣ ∣ ∣

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∣ ∣ ∣ \frac{lateral stress}{axial stress} ∣ ∣ ∣

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Solution

The correct option is B $∣ ∣ ∣ \frac{lateral strain}{axial strain} ∣ ∣ ∣$
Poissons ratio, $μ = \frac{- Lateral strain}{Longitudinal strain}$

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