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The units of Young's modulus of elasticity are

A

`Nm^(-1)`

B

`N-m`

C

`Nm^(-2)`

D

`N-m^(2)`

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  • The unit of Young’s modulus is

    A
    `Nm^(2)`
    B
    `Nm^(-2)`
    C
    `Nm`
    D
    `Nm^(-1)`

  • What is the SI units of Young 's modulus of elasticity :

    A
    dyne /cm
    B
    newton /m
    C
    newton /`m^(2)`
    D
    `m^(2)//s`

  • Young's modulus is

    A
    the ratio of linear strain to normal stress
    B
    the ratio of normal stress to strain
    C
    product of linear and normal stress
    D
    square of the ratio of normal stress to linear strain

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