Easy MCQ +4 / -1

Young's modulus is defined as the ratio of:

  1. A tensile stress to longitudinal strain Correct answer
  2. B strain to stress
  3. C force to area
  4. D force to length

Solution

$Y = \mathrm{stress}/\mathrm{strain}$ for longitudinal deformation.

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Properties of Solids and Liquids · Topic: Elasticity

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