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Mechanical Properties of Solids: Elastic Moduli Comparison MCQ

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Elastic Moduli ComparisonMediumQuestion 6331

Question

For most metals, the order of elastic moduli is:
  1. A
    Y > B > G
  2. B
    Y < G < B
  3. C
    B > Y > G
    Correct
  4. D
    G > Y > B

Correct answer

B > Y > G

Explanation

For metals typically: B > Y > G. (Shear modulus is smallest.)