When a body is stretched by two equal forces applied normal to its cross-sectional area, the dimension of the body is increased.The restoring force per unit area in this case is called tensile stress.
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Name the two types of stress.
The two types of stress are: 1. Normal stress, and 2. Tangential stress
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What is stress?
The restoring force per unit area is called stress. This restoring force is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction to the applied force.