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If the modulus of elasticity for a given material is twice its modulus of rigidity, then bulk modulus is equal to

A. 2C

B. 3C

C. $$\frac{{2{\text{C}}}}{3}$$

D. $$\frac{{3{\text{C}}}}{2}$$

Answer: Option C


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Comments ( 2 )

  1. INOXENT Zia
    INOXENT Zia :
    2 years ago

    Ratio of young modulus to bulk modulus is more than 1/3...

  2. Atif Muneer
    Atif Muneer :
    2 years ago

    E=9KG/(3K+G) by putting E=2G.
    2G=9KG/(3K+G).
    2G (3K+G)=9KG.
    6KG+2G^2=9KG.
    2G^2=3KG.
    2G=3K. This implies K=2G/3.

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