Question

Which material has the highest value of poisson's ratio?

• A. Wood
• B. Rubber
• C. Copper
• D. Steel

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Rubber

Poisson's ratio is the ratio of transverse strain to longitudinal strain. Stainless steel: 0.30-0.31, Steel: 0.27-0.30, Cast iron:0.21-0.26, Cork: 0.0, Rubber: 0.5.