6. Technical understanding (6.3 What forces need consideration to ensure structural and mechanical efficiency? ) Flashcards
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Tension
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A force that pulls on a material, like stretching a rubber band.
2
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Compression
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A force that pushes on a material, like squeezing a sponge.
3
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Torsion
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A twisting force, like twisting a towel to wring out the water.
4
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Bending
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A force that causes a material to bend or flex, like bending a stick.
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Stress
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The internal force per unit area in a material caused by an external force.
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Strain
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The change in shape or size of a material in response to stress.
7
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Elasticity
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The ability of a material to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed.
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Mass
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The amount of matter in an object.
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Weight
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The force exerted on an object due to gravity.
10
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Rigidity
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The ability of a structure to resist deformation under load.
