3.12 Tension, Compression, Torsion, and Shear Name: ________

Read pages 32- 33 to complete the following.

Fill in the blank with the proper term. Give an example of each one.

1. The pulling or stretching force is called ________________.Example:

2. The pushing force that squeezes is called _____________.Example:

3. This force is created by applying opposite rotational forces on different parts of a structure is called __________________.

Example:

4. Parallel forces acting in opposite directions is called ________.Example:

Draw a diagram of the following objects. Label the forces at work within the structure when it is in use.

a) diving board

b) balance beam

c) a chain on a swing

d) a model airplane powered by an elastic band