Forces Flashcards by Andi Searle

Q

Torsion forces

A

Twisting forces applied to an object

Twisting a cap off a bottle

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Shear forces

A

Across an object

Near but not directly opposite

Cuts an object by pushing either side

Scissors

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Bending forces

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At an angle to an object

Under both compression and tension

Too many books on a shelf

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Tension forces

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Cause an object to be pulled apart and stretched

Rope in a tug of war

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Compression forces

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Pushing forces on both top and bottom

Tables and chairs when an object is on them

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