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The dimensions of shear modulus are...

The dimensions of shear modulus are

A

`MLT^(-1)`

B

`ML^(2)T^(-2)`

C

`ML^(-1)T^(-2)`

D

`MLT^(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
c
Shear modulus `= ("Shearing stress")/("Shearing strain") = (F)/(Atheta) = [ML^(-1)T^(-2)]`
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