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Elasticity, Thermal Expansion, Calorimetry and Heat Transfer: Young's Modulus MCQ

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Young's ModulusEasyQuestion 30803

Question

Young's modulus Y is defined as:
  1. A
    Shear stress / Shear strain
  2. B
    Longitudinal stress / Longitudinal strain
    Correct
  3. C
    Volume stress / Volume strain
  4. D
    Force / Extension

Correct answer

Longitudinal stress / Longitudinal strain

Explanation

Y = (F/A) / (ΔL/L). It quantifies resistance to stretching or compression.

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