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NEET2007PhysicsMechanical Properties of SolidsActual

Shear modulus is zero for

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  1. Asolids
  2. Bliquids
  3. Cgases
  4. Dliquids and gases

Correct answer

C. gases

Step-by-step solution

Even viscosity is due to shearing when flow takes place in stream lined motion. In gases, there is no shearing and therefore no shear modulus.

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