A compressive force is applied to a uniform rod of rectangular cross-section so that its length decreases by $1 \%$. If the Poisson's ratio for the material of the rod is $0.2,$ which of the following statements is correct? "The volume approximately ..........."

  • A
    decreases by $1 \%$
  • B
    decreases by $0.8 \%$
  • C
    decreases by $0.6 \%$
  • D
    increases by $0.2 \%$

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