8 Questions
What is the modulus of rigidity also known as?
Shear modulus
Which type of stress is responsible for a change in shape or size of a body?
Volumetric stress
What happens to the value of Poisson's ratio for a material that expands laterally when stretched longitudinally?
Decreases
What type of foam is a bath sponge?
Open-cell foam
What are soap foams also known as?
Suds
In closed-cell foam, how are the gas pockets arranged?
Discrete pockets, each completely surrounded by the solid material
What happens in open-cell foam when water is introduced?
Water easily flows through the entire structure, displacing the air
What is the general characteristic of gas in foams?
It divides into gas bubbles of different sizes
Test your knowledge of mechanical properties of solids in this class 11 quiz. Explore concepts such as modulus of rigidity, types of stress, and Poisson's ratio. Challenge yourself with questions on the behavior of materials under different stress conditions.
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