JEE Mains · Physics · STD 11- 8. mechanical properties of solids
The strain-stress plot for materials A, B, C and D is shown in the figure. Which material has the largest Young's modulus?

- A C
- B D
- C A
- D B
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) C
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
\(\frac{\text { Strain }}{\text { Stress }}=\frac{1}{ Y }=\) Slope
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