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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2016 · Paper 13 · Question 22

9702Stress and strain

The diagram shows a beam supported on two pivots. Which statement describes the state of the top surface X and of the bottom surface Y?

  1. ABoth X and Y are in compression.
  2. BBoth X and Y are in tension.
  3. CX is in compression and Y is in tension.
  4. DX is in tension and Y is in compression.

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Correct answer: C. X is in compression and Y is in tension.

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