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'''Tension''' is a [[force]] on an [[object]] which acts to stretch that [[object]]. | '''Tension''' is a [[force]] on an [[object]] which acts to stretch that [[object]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Tensions=== | ||
| + | : [[Tension]] is a [[force]] so it is [[measure]]d in [[Netwon]]s. | ||
| + | : [[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 caused by an [[Equilibrium Pair|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 10:58, 6 February 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 Netwons.
- 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.