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A 3m long copper wire is stretched to increase its length by 0.4 cm . Poisson's ratio for copper is 0.26. Find the lateral strain produced in the wire

A

a)`0.26 xx 10^(-3)`

B

b)`0.26 xx 10^(-4)`

C

c)`0.26 xx 10^(-5)`

D

d)None

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