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Concrete is very strong when under compression (pushed) but when when pulled, concrete is quite weak, sometimes only 10-15% as strong as when compressed.
Reinforcement such as a steel bars is used in concrete to improve its strength. Additionally, concrete structures are often pre-stressed into compression by placing long bolts or rods under tension to squeeze the concrete so that it is still compressed even under load.
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Is everything pushed or are objects also pulled?
Objects can be both pushed and pulled. When an object moves in a direction away from the force applied, it is considered to have been pushed. Conversely, when an object moves in the direction of the force applied, it is considered to have been pulled.
What objects can be pushed and pulled?
Objects that can be pushed or pulled include doors, drawers, carts, and furniture. These objects generally have a surface that allows for contact and application of force to move them in a desired direction.
What happen to the strips of clay as they were pushed from opposite ends?
When strips of clay are pushed from opposite ends, they undergo compression in the middle while being extended on the sides. This creates deformation in the form of folds and buckling in the clay, leading to a change in shape and structure as the material is pushed and pulled in opposite directions.
How does potential energy change when things are pushed or pulled?
When things are pushed or pulled, their potential energy can change depending on the direction of the force applied. For example, pushing an object upwards against gravity will increase its gravitational potential energy, while pulling an object downwards will decrease it. The amount of potential energy change depends on the displacement of the object and the strength of the force applied.
What forces act on block and in which direction?
The main forces acting on a block are gravity (downward) and normal force (upward) from the surface it rests on. Additional forces may include friction when the block is in motion, tension if it is connected to a rope or string, and applied force if pushed or pulled by an external object.
Is everything pushed or are objects also pulled?
Objects can be both pushed and pulled. When an object moves in a direction away from the force applied, it is considered to have been pushed. Conversely, when an object moves in the direction of the force applied, it is considered to have been pulled.
Should the saw be pushed or pulled when starting a cut?
it should be pulled
How did the rise of American Industry act as a pull factor for immigrants?
For immigrants some factors pushed them from their country while other factors pulled them toward America.
What when pushed then pulled can cost you dearly?
credit card
What can be pushed but cannot be pulled and can be thrown but cannot be caught?
Government.
Why does a clarinet have 5 parts?
Because the mouthpiece is disposable, the barrel can be pulled out or pushed in for tuning, the upper and lower joints can be pulled apart or pushed together for tuning, and the barrel can be altered for resonance.
What objects can be pushed and pulled?
Objects that can be pushed or pulled include doors, drawers, carts, and furniture. These objects generally have a surface that allows for contact and application of force to move them in a desired direction.
What is necessary to describe motion?
Something has to either be pushed or pulled by force.
Describe what is necessary to cause motion?
Something has to either be pushed or pulled by force.
What happens to the motion of an object if two unequal forces act on it in opposite directions?
Under these circumstances, the object will be pulled/pushed in the direction the stronger force is acting. (The stronger force overcomes the weaker one.)
Why peoples migrate?
people migrate because sometimes they are pushed and sometimes people are pulled they are pulled because they are going to go for education and for jobs and more for personal stuff they are pushed because sometimes there is some natural disasters and wars.
What is a region in which charged particles can be pushed or pulled?
An electric field is a region in which charged particles can be pushed or pulled due to the presence of other charged particles. The strength of the electric field determines the force experienced by charged particles within the region.
