Tension with Friction

This force results if the pulling force acts on its ends, such as in a rope used to pull an elevator.

• Normal Force

• Gravitational Force

• Tension Force

• Friction Force

• Applied Force

What force stretches a material apart?

• Compression

• tension

• squeezing

• none of the above

When a dog pulls on the leash, it is ______________________

• tension

• compression

• torsion

• shear

• bending

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What is the force that opposes the relative motion or tendency of such motion of two surfaces in contact?

• Tension Force

• Gravitational Force

• Friction Force

• Normal Force

Which force is responsible for the stretching of a rope when a weight is hung from it?

• Friction Force

• Tension Force

• Normal Force

• Magnetic Force

In a tug of war, what type of force is primarily responsible for the grip of the participants' feet on the ground?

• Tension Force

• Friction Force

• Gravitational Force

• Centripetal Force

A block is sliding down an inclined plane. Which force acts parallel to the surface of the incline and opposes the motion?

• Tension Force

• Normal Force

• Friction Force

• Gravitational Force

What happens to the tension in a rope if the force applied to it increases?

• Tension decreases

• Tension remains the same

• Tension increases

• Tension becomes zero

Which of the following is a unit of tension?

• Newton

• Joule

• Watt

• Pascal

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A car is moving on a road. What force is responsible for the car's tires gripping the road?

• Tension Force

• Friction Force

• Gravitational Force

• Normal Force