Explain Poisson's Ratio.

Explanation

Poisson.s ratio: The ratio fo lateral strain to ongitudinal is known as Possion.s ratio.
In case of cylindrical rod if it has length l and radius r, after stretching, its radius decreases and length increases
`therefore (Delta r)/( r ) =- (mu Delta l )/( l ) " "...(1)`
Volume `V = pi r ^(2) l " "...(2)`
FOr small change
`(Delta V)/(V) = 2 (Deltar )/(r) + (Delta l )/(l)`
From equation (1),
`(Delta V)/(V) = - 2mu (Delta l)/(l) + (Delta l)/(l) " "...(3)`
`therefore (Delta V)/(V) = (Delta l)/(l) (1- 2mu ) = epsi _(1) (1- 2mu ) " "...(4)`
Equation (4) shows that , for `Delta V gt 0` value of `mu` can not be increases from `0.5.`
This equation is true for any cross-section of rod.