A tensile force of 10 kN is applied on a 0.02-m diameter and 2-m long rod. After applying the load, the diameter of the rod decreases to 0.01998 m and the length increases to 2.01 m. The lateral (transverse) strain is?

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A tensile force of 10 kN is applied on a 0.02-m diameter and 2-m long rod. After applying the
load, the diameter of the rod decreases to 0.01998 m and the length increases to 2.01 m. The lateral (transverse) strain is?

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