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The constant of proportionality of stres...

The constant of proportionality of stress and strain is

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plasticity

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elasticity

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modulus of elasticity

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modulus of plasticity

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  10. The compressibility of water is 4.5xx10^(-10)m^(2)//N. 1 L of water is...

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  11. Modulus of rigidity of a liquid

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  12. Which of the following is more elastic than air ?

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  14. In MKS system, unit of Young's modulus is

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  15. What are dimensions of Young's modulus of elasticity?

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  17. The poisson's ratio cannot have the value

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  18. The Poisson's ratio is defined as

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  19. The only elastic modulus that applies to fluids is

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