If the volume of a wire remains unchanged when it is stretched,what is the Poisson's ratio for the wire?

  • A
    $0.5$
  • B
    $-0.50$
  • C
    $0.25$
  • D
    $-0.25$

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$A$ wire is stretched such that its volume remains constant. The Poisson's ratio of the material of the wire is

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