Question

When a body is subjected to two equal and opposite pulls, as a result of which the body tends to extend its length, the stress and strain induced are

• A. Tensile stress and compressive strain
• B. Compressive stress and compressive strain
• C. Compressive stress and tensile strain
• D. Tensile stress and tensile strain

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Tensile stress and tensile strain

When a body is pulled by two equal and opposite forces, resulting in an increase in its length, it experiences tensile stress and strain. On the other hand, when a body is pushed by two equal and opposite forces, resulting in a decrease in its length, it experiences compressive stress and strain.