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The Young’s modulus of the material of a wire is 6 x 10¹² N / m² and there is no transverse strain in it, then its modulus of rigidity will be

Options

A

3 x 10¹² N / m²

B

2 x 10¹² N / m²

C

10¹² N / m²

D

None of the above

Correct Answer :

3 x 10¹² N / m²

Solution :

The correct option is 3 x 10¹² N / m².

Step-by-step Explanation:
The relation between Young's modulus (Y), modulus of rigidity (η), and Poisson's ratio (σ) of a material is given by the formula:
Y=2η(1+σ)

Poisson's ratio is defined as the ratio of lateral (transverse) strain to longitudinal strain:
σ=-Transverse strainLongitudinal strain

According to the problem, there is no transverse strain in the wire, which means:
Transverse strain=0
Therefore, the Poisson's ratio is:
σ=0

Substituting σ=0 into the relation between elastic constants:
Y=2η(1+0)
Y=2η

Solving for the modulus of rigidity (η):
η=Y2

Given that the Young's modulus of the material is:
Y=6×1012 N/m2

Substitute the value of Y into the equation:
η=6×10122=3×1012 N/m2

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