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Define Poisson's ratio.

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