The lateral strain is ___________

A) The ratio of axial deformation to the original length	B) The ratio of deformation in area to the original area
C) The strain at right angles to the direction of applied load	D) The ratio of length of body to the tensile force applied on it

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The strain at right angles to the direction of applied load

Explanation: The lateral strain is the strain at right angles to the direction of the applied load. The lateral strain is accompanied by the longitudinal strain.

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