Answer: longitudinal strain.
- A longitudinal strain
- B the volume strain
- C the shear strain
- D the applied stress
Correct answer: A. longitudinal strain
Explanation: Poisson’s ratio = lateral strain / longitudinal strain.
A typical stress-strain curve: the initial straight line (Hooke's Law region, slope = Young's modulus) ends at the elastic limit; beyond the yield point, deformation becomes permanent, peaking at the ultimate tensile strength before the wire finally fractures.
Concept context
Stress, strain, Hookes law, and the elastic moduli that describe how solids deform and recover under load.