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Mechanical Properties of Solids — Physics STD 11 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 SciencePhysicsMechanical Properties of Solids1 Mark
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Define strain.
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Answer

Strain:
  1. Strain is defined as the ratio of change in dimensions of the body to its original dimensions.
    Strain $=\frac{\text { change in dimensions }}{\text { original dimensions }}$

  2. Types of strain:
    • Longitudinal strain,
    • Volume strain,
    • Shearing strain.

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