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: [[Tension]] is a [[Contact Force|contact force]] because it exists within a [[material]]. | : [[Tension]] is a [[Contact Force|contact force]] because it exists within a [[material]]. | ||
: [[Tension]] is often used to describe the [[force]] in a [[cable]] or wire. | : [[Tension]] is often used to describe the [[force]] in a [[cable]] or wire. | ||
| − | : [[Tension]] is caused by an [[Equilibrium | + | : [[Tension]] is caused by an [[Equilibrium Forces|equilibrium pair]] of [[force]]s which is a [[force]] at each end of the [[object]] acting with the same [[magnitude]] but in opposite directions. |
Revision as of 21:51, 6 April 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Tension is a force on an object which acts to stretch that object.
About Tensions
- Tension is a force so it is measured in Newtons.
- Tension is a contact force because it exists within a material.
- Tension is often used to describe the force in a cable or wire.
- Tension is caused by an equilibrium pair of forces which is a force at each end of the object acting with the same magnitude but in opposite directions.