STANDARDPhysics-Mechanical Properties of Solids
STANDARD Physics Elastic Moduli MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
The ratio of tensile stress to the longitudinal strain is defined as
A
Bulk modulus
B
Young’s modulus
C
Shear modulus
D
Compressibility
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Young's modulus is defined as the ratio of tensile (or compressive) stress to the longitudinal strain.
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