Tension Flashcards
1
Q
When is an object in a state of tension?
A
When it is being stretched.
2
Q
What happens to an objects molecules when it is being stretched?
A
They spread further apart.
3
Q
Which force pulls the molecules back together and thus creates the tension?
A
Electromagnetic Forces
4
Q
What is the opposite effect called?
A
Compressive Forces
5
Q
Is tension a force that acts in pairs?
A
YES - Force pulling atoms apart and electromagnetic forces pulling atoms back together again.
