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Physics Question on mechanical properties of solids

Young's modulus is defined as the ratio of

A

tensile stress and longitudinal strain

B

hydraulic stress and hydraulic strain

C

shearing stress and shearing strain

D

bulk stress and longitudinal strain

Answer

tensile stress and longitudinal strain

Explanation

Solution

Young's modulus = tensile stress  longitudinal strain =\frac{\text { tensile stress }}{\text { longitudinal strain }}