The ratio of lateral strain to axial strain of a homogeneous material, is known (A) Yield ratio (B) Hooke's ratio (C) Poisson's ratio (D) Plastic ratio

The ratio of lateral strain to axial strain of a homogeneous material, is known 

(A) Yield ratio 

(B) Hooke's ratio 

(C) Poisson's ratio 

(D) Plastic ratio 

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(C) Poisson's ratio 

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