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What is the value of Young's modulus for a perfectly rigid body?

A

zero

B

1

C

infinity

D

a value not one of those mentioned above

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The correct Answer is:
C
`Y=F/A xx L/l` for perfectly rigid body l = 0.
So Y is infinite.
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