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    Modulus of rigidity is defined as the ratio of:
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    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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