Strength of Materials - Engineering

Q1:

When a body is subjected to two equal and opposite pushes, as a result of which the body tends to reduce its length, the stress and strain induced is compressive.

A True

B False

ANS:A - True

When a body is subjected to equal and opposite pushes (compressive force) as a result tensile stress will induce inside the body which will try to increase the length.

Hence, stress and strain-induced would be tensile.