D&M Forces Vocabulary

Compression is defined as:

• The process of two forces pushing together.

• The process of increasing the size of a file or data.

• The process of slicing.

• The process of pulling apart.

What is the definition of Tension?

• A force that pulls or stretches a material.

• A force that pushes or compresses a material.

• A twisting force applied to an object.

• A force that acts perpendicular to the surface.

What is the definition of Shear?

• A type of force that causes layers or parts to slide upon each other in opposite directions.

• A type of force that pulls objects toward each other.

• A type of force that pushes objects away from each other.

• A type of force that causes objects to rotate.

What is the definition of Torsion?

• A twisting force that causes rotation

• A bending force that causes deformation

• A compressive force that reduces volume

• A tensile force that stretches material

Bending is defined as:

• A force applied to an object which causes bending.

• The process of joining two materials together.

• The removal of material from a surface.

• The increase in temperature of a material.