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- Homework Statement
- What causes axial deformation in a bar if the force gets balanced out by the internal resistance?
- Relevant Equations
- #σ=F/A#
While introducing tensile stress, we're shown a bar fixed at a support being subjected to a force in the axial direction at the opposite end. Then, since the bar is in translational equilibrium, we say that internal forces must balance it out, and this internal resistance per unit area is known as tensile stress. This results in deformation of the bar in the direction of the applied force.
But my question is, if the forces are getting balanced out, what's causing the deformation?
But my question is, if the forces are getting balanced out, what's causing the deformation?