How is strain best described in the context of material mechanics?

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A force or load that is applied to a materialThe change in shape or size caused by an applied forceA resisting force applied from outside against the loadA force within the material that counteracts the applied load

Explanation

Strain refers to the deformation or alteration in dimensions of a material as a result of an applied force. It is not the force itself or any opposing force but the resulting change caused by the load.