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Define Poisson's ratio.

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Poissons ratio, which is defined as the ratio of relative contraction (lateral strain) to relative expansion (longitudinal train). It is denoted bu symbol of `mu`.
Poisson.s ratio, `mu = ("Lateral strain")/("Longitudinal strain")`
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