Tension Force

Which characteristic of water will allow a paperclip to remain floating on water when the paperclip is gently placed on top of the water?

• adhesion

• surface tension

• solvent properties

• nonpolar

Which type of force is experienced by a rope when it is pulled from both ends?

• Compression

• Tension

• Torsion

• Friction

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Which force is involved when a cable car is suspended from a cable?

• Torsion

• Tension

• Compression

• Friction

Label the forces acting in this picture.

a

b

c

d

applied force

tension

normal

gravity

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6-8.AG.7.1

Which force is at work when a clothesline is pulled tight?

• Compression

• Tension

• Torsion

• Friction

What force is experienced by a bungee cord when it is stretched?

• Torsion

• Tension

• Compression

• Friction

What force is responsible for the stretching of a rubber band when pulled?

• Friction

• Tension

• Compression

• Torsion

When a cable is used to lift an object, what type of force is primarily acting on the cable?

• Torsion

• Tension

• Compression

• Friction

Which force is at play when a guitar string is tightened?

• Compression

• Tension

• Friction

• Torsion

What type of force is applied to a bridge cable that supports the weight of the bridge?

• Torsion

• Tension

• Compression

• Friction