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Which of the following materials has the highest value of Poisson’s ratio?
Question

Which of the following materials has the highest value of Poisson’s ratio?

A.

Rubber

B.

Steel

C.

Wood

D.

Concrete

Correct option is A


Poisson’s ratio (ν) is the ratio of lateral strain to axial strain in a material when it is subjected to uniaxial stress.
Rubber has the highest Poisson’s ratio, close to 0.5, as it exhibits large lateral deformation when stretched.
Typical Poisson's ratios:
Rubber: ~0.5.
Steel: ~0.3.
Wood: ~0.1 to 0.2.
Concrete: ~0.2.

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