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Tension (physics)

physical science Maturity 9-11

A rope can feel a pull.

Tug Of War Tension.png
Tug Of War Tension.png
This pull is called tension. It happens when things pull on a string. It can stretch a rope out. It helps hold things up.
Tension figure.svg
Tension figure.svg
Do you see things pulling on ropes?

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