College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
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Chapter 9 - Solids and Fluids - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 346: 3

Answer

d) strain

Work Step by Step

The strain is defined as the ratio of change in dimension to the original dimension. This gives us an idea of the deformation caused by the exerted force.
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