Physics · Mechanics of Solids
The ratio of decrease in length to the original length of a body subjected to an axial load is known as:
- 1Tensile strain
- 2Compressive strain✓
- 3Shear strain
- 4Volumetric strain
Correct answer
Compressive strain
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