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Prove that the sum of the normal strains in perpendicular directions is constant

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Strain is a measure of displacement caused by stress, so any displacement in a certain direction must be matched by a proportional displacement in the perpendicular direction. The fact that the strain is normal means that there is no condensing or expanding in response to the applied stress.
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