Tensile forces and compressive forces cause the deformation of solids.If the solid is elastically deformed it will return to its original size when the load is removed.If the solid is plastically deformed it will stay deformed when the load is removed.Tensile forces will stretch an object whilst compressive forces will compress an object.
Tensile and Compressive Forces
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Specification: AQA Physics (7407), AS-level, 3.4.2.1 Bulk properties of solids. Topic: Materials.
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