Compression, Tension, Bending and Torsion

Which of the following is an example of a force that causes objects to move towards each other?

• Velocity and Acceleration

• Heat and Light

• Push and Pull

• Compression and Tension

Can you name a type of force that pushes or squeezes an object?

• Expansion

• Twisting

• Compression

• Attraction

What is the force that pulls or stretches an object?

• tension

• compression

• gravity

• friction

Give an example of a compression force in everyday life.

• Sitting on a chair

• Swinging on a swing

• Lying down on a bed

• Jumping on a trampoline

Explain how a spring getting compressed is an example of compression force.

• A spring getting compressed is an example of tension force, not compression force.

• Compression force is not involved in the process of a spring getting compressed.

• When a spring is compressed, the coils are pulled apart, resulting in a compression force.

• When a spring is compressed, the coils are pushed closer together, resulting in a compression force.

Provide an example of tension force in action.

• Squeezing a stress ball

• Pushing a box

• Sitting on a chair

• Pulling a rope or stretching a rubber band

How does a tightrope walker demonstrate tension force?

• By sitting on the tightrope and not moving

• By jumping up and down on the tightrope

• By holding onto the tightrope and not letting go

• By pulling the tightrope taut to support their weight and maintain balance while walking.

In what scenario would you experience tension force while using a rubber band?

• When stretching the rubber band

• When leaving the rubber band untouched

• When tying the rubber band in a knot

• When cutting the rubber band

What type of force is demonstrated when a person stretches a rubber band?

• Compression

• Tension

• Friction

• Gravity

Give an example of tension force in everyday life.

• Pushing a box

• Sitting on a chair

• Pulling a rope or stretching a rubber band

• Squeezing a stress ball