CAIE A-Level Physics AS 6.1.1 Deformation Is Caused By Tensile or Compressive Forces Forces and Questions
Explain deformation as the effect of tensile or compressive forces acting on an object.
- Syllabus
- 2028–2030
- Course
- Physics 9702
- Level
- AS
Explain deformation as the effect of tensile or compressive forces acting on an object.
The diagram shows a beam supported on two pivots.
Which statement describes the state of the top surface X and of the bottom surface Y ?
Both X and Y are in compression.
Both X and Y are in tension.
X is in compression and Y is in tension.
X is in tension and Y is in compression.
C