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KCET · Physics · Center of Mass Momentum and Collision

'Young's modulus' is defined as the ratio of

  1. A tensile stress and longitudinal strain
  2. B hydraulic stress and hydraulic strain
  3. C shearing stress and shearing strain
  4. D bulk stress and longitudinal strain
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(A) tensile stress and longitudinal strain

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Young's modulus is defined as the ratio of tensile stress and longitudinal strain. It is a measure of the ability of a material
to with stand changes in length under tension or compression.