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प्रश्न
Define Poisson’s ratio.
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उत्तर
Poisson’s ratio, which is defined as the ratio of relative contraction (lateral strain) to relative expansion (longitudinal strain).
It is denoted by the symbol μ.
Poisson’s ratio, μ = `"Lateral strain"/"Longitudinal strain"`
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