Answer:
The Poisson's ratio (ν) is a method to relate the longitudinal deformation of a material with its simultaneous lateral deformation.
Explanation:
The Poisson's ratio (ν) is a method to relate the longitudinal deformation of a material with its simultaneous lateral deformation.
It can be expressed as
[tex]\nu=-\frac{\epsilon_{trans}}{\epsilon_{long}}\\[/tex]
It is a measure of the Poisson effect, in which a material tend to expand in directions perpendicular to the direction of compression.