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The ratio of tensile stress to the longitudinal strain is defined as

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Bulk modulus

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Young's modulus

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Shear modulus

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Compressibility

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Solution

The correct option is B Young's modulus
Young's modulus is defined as the ratio of tensile (or compressive) stress to the longitudinal strain.

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