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प्रश्न
Define Poisson’s ratio.
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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