Forces Flashcards
1
Q
Torsion forces
A
Twisting forces applied to an object
Twisting a cap off a bottle
2
Q
Shear forces
A
Across an object
Near but not directly opposite
Cuts an object by pushing either side
Scissors
3
Q
Bending forces
A
At an angle to an object
Under both compression and tension
Too many books on a shelf
4
Q
Tension forces
A
Cause an object to be pulled apart and stretched
Rope in a tug of war
5
Q
Compression forces
A
Pushing forces on both top and bottom
Tables and chairs when an object is on them
