Question is ⇒ The torsional stiffness of a member can be defined as, Options are ⇒ (A) Torque for unit moment, (B) Torque for unit twist, (C) Moment for unit twist, (D) Torsion for unit twist, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ The torsional stiffness of a member can be defined as, Options are ⇒ (A) Torque for unit moment, (B) Torque for unit twist, (C) Moment for unit twist, (D) Torsion for unit twist, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	The torsional stiffness of a member can be defined as
A.	Torque for unit moment [Wrong Answer]
B.	Torque for unit twist [Correct Answer]
C.	Moment for unit twist [Wrong Answer]
D.	Torsion for unit twist [Wrong Answer]
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