What is the term for the ratio between shear stress and shear strain in an elastic material?

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17 Jan 2019
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The ratio of shear stress to shear strain in an elastic material is known as the Modulus of Rigidity, which is also commonly referred to as the Shear Modulus. Therefore, both terms A and B describe the same property.

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