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For most materials the Young's modulus i...

For most materials the Young's modulus is `n` times the modulus of rigidity, where `n` is

A

2

B

3

C

4

D

5

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The correct Answer is:
B
For most materials, the modulus of rigidity, `eta` is one third of the Young’s modulus Y
`eta= (1)/(3) Y or Y = 3 eta therefore n = 3`
Aliter: `Y= 3 eta therefore n= 3`
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