NEET Physics Elastic Behavior MCQ Question
A cylindrical body is shown subjected to tensile stress, elongating by a certain length . Which of the following best describes the internal force per unit area developed in the body?
Tensile stress
Compressive stress
Shearing stress
Hydraulic stress
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In the context of elastic behavior, tensile stress is the internal restoring force per unit area developed when a body is subjected to an elongating force, as described in the NCERT text.
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