Choose the correct relationship between Poisson's ratio $(\sigma)$,bulk modulus $(K)$,and modulus of rigidity $(\eta)$ of a given solid object:

  • A
    $\sigma=\frac{3 K -2 \eta}{6 K +2 \eta}$
  • B
    $\sigma=\frac{6 K +2 \eta}{3 K -2 \eta}$
  • C
    $\sigma=\frac{3 K+2 \eta}{6 K+2 \eta}$
  • D
    $\sigma=\frac{6 K -2 \eta}{3 K -2 \eta}$

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