Physics Elasticity Question 41
Question: For a given material, the Young’s modulus is 2.4 times that of rigidity modulus. Its Poisson’s ratio is
[EAMCET 1990; RPET 2001]
Options:
A) 2.4
B) 1.2
C) 0.4
D) 0.2
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ Y=2\eta (1+\sigma ) $
$ 2.4\eta =2\eta (1+\sigma )\Rightarrow 1.2=1+\sigma \Rightarrow \sigma =0.2 $
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