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Choose the correct relationship between Poisson ratio σ, bulk modulus (K) and modulus of rigidity η of a given solid object:
PhysicsMechanical Properties of SolidsJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (30 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A σ=3K-2η6K+2η
  • B σ=6K+2η3K-2η
  • C σ=3K+2η6K+2η
  • D σ=6K-2η3K-2η
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The correct answer is: σ=3K-2η6K+2η

The relations of Young's modulus, Y, bulk modulus, K, the modulus of rigidity, η and Poisson's ratio, σ are given as

Y=3K(1-2σ) 1 and 

Y=2η1+σ 2

From equation 1 and 2, we have

2η1+σ=3K1-2σ

σ=3K-2η6K+2η

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