Forces And Stresses

Question 1

Tension

Answer 1

Is to stretch an object by pulling. Examples of this are tug of war and cables on suspension bridges

Question 2

Compression

Answer 2

Compressive forces are a squashing force. Examples of this are legs in a chair and bridge supports

Question 3

Shear

Answer 3

Is a force where objects slide past one another. Examples of this are scissors and guillotines

Question 4

Bending

Answer 4

A force which causes an object to bend. Examples of this are bending a ruler.

Question 5

Torsion

Answer 5

Is a twisting force. An example of this is a screwdriver and testicular torsion

Question 6

Static force

Answer 6

Is a force applied while an object is stationary

Question 7

Dynamic Force

Answer 7

Is a force which causes a stationary object to change in direction size or gravitational force.

Question 8

Tensile strength

Answer 8

How much tension an object can withstand without breaking

Question 9

Compressive force

Answer 9

How much an object can withstand compression without folding on itself