Mechanical Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 1 (Q.No. 15)
15.
When a body is subjected to two equal and opposite pushes, as a result of which the body tends to reduce its length, the stress and strain induced is compressive.
Discussion:
29 comments Page 3 of 3.
Pawan kumar said:
8 years ago
When we are pushed in opposite direction automatically the body will be reduced.
Amar said:
1 decade ago
He saying that length is reduced means due to the compressive force only.
Santosh banjare said:
1 decade ago
Stress is tensile because force compressive and strain is compressive.
Sanjay said:
1 decade ago
Inwards pushes is called compressive stress.
Shubham said:
7 years ago
Can anyone explain what about strain?
Srk said:
6 years ago
Yes, I agree The answer should be B.
Shantosh Shahi said:
6 years ago
A is correct for copressive stress.
Aamir said:
8 years ago
It should be tensile.
Kebito said:
8 years ago
I think, B is right.
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