Answer: modulus of rigidity.
- A modulus of rigidity
- B bulk modulus
- C Young's modulus
- D Poisson's ratio
Correct answer: A. modulus of rigidity
Explanation: Shear stress divided by shear strain defines the modulus of rigidity (shear modulus), G.
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.