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Mechanical Properties of Solids: Shear Modulus MCQ

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Shear ModulusMediumQuestion 6350

Question

For liquids, Young's modulus Y =:
  1. A
    Very high
  2. B
    Zero
    Correct
  3. C
    Infinite
  4. D
    Same as B

Correct answer

Zero

Explanation

Liquids cannot support tensile stress — they flow. Y = 0 for liquids.