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The ratio of tensile stress to the longi...

The ratio of tensile stress to the longitudinal strain is defined as

A

bulk modulus

B

Young's modulus

C

shear modulus

D

compressibility

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B
Young.s modulus is defined as the ratio of tensile (or compressive) stress to the longitudinal strain.
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