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The ratio of lateral strain to the linear strain within elastic limit is known as:

A

Young's modulus

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Bulk's modulus

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C

Rigidity modulus

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D

Poisson's ratio

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Solution

The correct option is D Poisson's ratio
The ratio of lateral strain to the linear strain within elastic limit is known as Poisson's ratio
The correct option is (d)

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