Poisson's ratio for linear elastic, homogeneous and isotropic materials:

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  1. is in the range of 0 to 1
  2. is not same for tension and compression
  3. remains constant throughout
  4. linearly varies with respect to stress

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Option 3 : remains constant throughout
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Concept :

  • When a long bar is stretched by a force along its length, than its length increases and the radius decreases.

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Lateral strain:

  • The ratio of change in radius or diameter to the original radius or diameter is called lateral strain.

 Longitudinal strain:

  • The ratio of change in length to the original length is called longitudinal strain.

 Poisson's ratio:

  • The ratio of lateral strain to longitudinal strain is called Poisson's ratio
  • The negative sign indicates that the radius of the bar decreases when it is stretched.
  • Poisson's ratio is a dimensionless and a unitless quantity.
  • Poisson's ratio for linear elastic, homogeneous and isotropic materials remains constant throughout
  • The ratio of change in radius or diameter to the original radius or diameter is called lateral strain. 
  • The ratio of change in length to the original length is called longitudinal strain.
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