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Elasticity, Thermal Expansion, Calorimetry and Heat Transfer: Elasticity Advanced MCQ

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Elasticity AdvancedHardQuestion 30882

Question

The Poisson's ratio for rubber is close to:
  1. A
    0
  2. B
    0.1
  3. C
    0.5
    Correct
  4. D
    1.0

Correct answer

0.5

Explanation

Rubber is nearly incompressible (volume stays constant under stress), which corresponds to Poisson's ratio approaching 0.5.

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