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The Young’s modulus of a perfectly rigid body is

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Physics Elasticity Engineering Entrance Exam
Question

The Young’s modulus of a perfectly rigid body is

Options
A

unity

B

zero

C

infinity

Correct
D

some finite non-zero constant

Solution

For a perfectly rigid body strain produced is zero for the given force applied, so Y = stress/strain = \(\infty\)

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