The value of Poisson's ratio lies between

  • A
    $-1$ to $\frac{1}{2}$
  • B
    $-\frac{3}{4}$ to $-\frac{1}{2}$
  • C
    $-\frac{1}{2}$ to $1$
  • D
    $1$ to $2$

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