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mathslover (mathslover):

The fractional change in the volume of a block is \(6 \times {10}^{−4}\) after application of a force due to which the corresponding change in length is \(2 × {10}^{−3}\) . What is the value of Poisson’s ratio for the material of the block?

OpenStudy (surry99):

what is the definition of Poisson's ratio?

mathslover (mathslover):

It's the ratio of Lateral Strain to the Longitudinal Strain.

OpenStudy (surry99):

what about in terms of volume?

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