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3. | When a rope is pulled on either side, what is the stress acting on it? | |
A. | Compressive stress | |
B. | Tensile stress | |
C. | Tensile stress | |
D. | Tangential stress | |
Answer: Option B | |
Explanation: | |
A tensile stress occurs when something is being pulled. A rope experiences tensile stress because it is flexible. In other words, a rope cannot be pushed. |
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