Stretching, Bending & Compressing

Physics: Edexcel IGCSE, topic 1.5.1

Stretch, Bend and Compress - Example

We can stretch, bend or compress objects by applying forces to them. For this to happen, there must be 2 or more forces acting on an object.

Stretch

Bend

Compress

Test yourself on Stretching, Bending & Compressing

  • At least how many forces must be acting on an object to stretch, bend or compress it?

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