Question

Poisson’s ratio is the

• A. Rate change of strain as a function of stress
• B. Load applied on the material per unit area
• C. Ratio of lateral strain to longitudinal strain
• D. Ratio of stress to strain

Hint:

Poisson’s ratio = lateral strain / longitudinal strain (negative sign convention).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Poisson’s ratio is defined as the negative ratio of transverse strain to axial strain in a stretched material.