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Modulus of rigidity is defined as the ratio of:
Question

Modulus of rigidity is defined as the ratio of:

A.

longitudinal stress to longitudinal strain

B.

shear stress to shear strain

C.

stress to strain

D.

stress to volumetric strain

Correct option is B


Modulus of rigidity (G) = Shear Stress/Shear Strain
Modulus of rigidity is defined as the amount of shear stress applied in order to obtain 1 unit of shear strain.

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