Stress On Solids Flashcards

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What is stress?

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You are exerting a pressure on the ground called stress. If you are standing on a soft surface such as mud the pressure might be big enough for you to sink.

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How do you calculate stress?

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Stress(N/m squared)= force (n)/area (m squared)

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