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The Poisson's ratio is defined as

A

the ratio of lateral contraction strains to longitudinal elongation strain

B

the ratio longitudinal elongation strain to lateral contraction strain

C

the ratio of tensile strain to the lateral strain

D

the ratio of normal strain to the lateral strain

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