Standard Books Physics Shear Modulus MCQ Question with Solution

The ratio of shearing stress to the shearing strain is defined as

A

Young’s modulus

B

Bulk modulus

C

Shear modulus

D

Compressibility

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The ratio of shearing stress to the corresponding shearing strain is called shear modulus.

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