If the Young's modulus for silver is $8 \times 10^{10} \ N/m^2$ and the bulk modulus is $10 \times 10^{10} \ N/m^2$,what is the Poisson's ratio?

  • A
    $0.25$
  • B
    $-0.25$
  • C
    $0.37$
  • D
    $-0.37$

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