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Geological Engineering · Q24

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 24

Q24

Which parameter describes the stiffness of rock?

A.
Poisson�s ratio
B.
Angle of friction
C.
Modulus of elasticity
Answer
D.
Density

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Modulus of elasticity (Young�s modulus) indicates how much a rock will deform under stress�i.e., its stiffness.