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Define Poisson's ratio.

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It is defined as the ratio of relative contraction (lateral strain) to relative expansion (longitudinal strain). It is denoted by the symbol `mu`.
poisson's ratio, `mu = ("lateral strain")/("longitudinal strain")`
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