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Q: Which type of force is responsible for pulling a structure apart?
  • A. Tension
  • B. shear
  • C. Bending
  • D. Compression
Correct Answer: Option A - Tension– A force that stretches or pulls apart a member, resulting in the member elongation in direction of force applied. Compression– A force that squeezes a member together, resulting in the member shortening.
A. Tension– A force that stretches or pulls apart a member, resulting in the member elongation in direction of force applied. Compression– A force that squeezes a member together, resulting in the member shortening.

Explanations:

Tension– A force that stretches or pulls apart a member, resulting in the member elongation in direction of force applied. Compression– A force that squeezes a member together, resulting in the member shortening.