The Poisson's ratio for most metals lies

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  1. in the range of 0.05 to 0.15
  2. in the range of 0.15 to 0.25
  3. in the range of 0-35 to 0.45
  4. in the range of 0.25 to 0.35

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Option 2 : in the range of 0.15 to 0.25
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Poisson's ratio: It is a measure of the ratio of lateral strain to axial strain. The typical range of Poisson's ratio is between 0.15 and 0.25. Suggests that when a material is stretched, it tends to contract laterally. This behavior is typically for metals, where the material experiences some degree of contraction perpendicular to the applied force.

Here, option 2 is correct.

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