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Mechanical Properties of Solids: Poisson's Ratio MCQ

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Poisson's RatioMediumQuestion 6369

Question

Theoretical range of Poisson's ratio (−1 to 0.5). For liquids ν =:
  1. A
    0
  2. B
    0.5
    Correct
  3. C
    1
  4. D
    −1

Correct answer

0.5

Explanation

Liquids are incompressible → ν = 0.5.

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