Stress in the physics world refers to the amount of internal force exerted by a material when subjected to an external load. If something is under too much stress, it can become damaged or be at risk of having other adverse events occurring, depending on the application of the external force.
Stress and pressure are similar, but not the same. Pressure is the amount of force exerted onto an area while stress is the amount of force exerted per area experienced by a material.
Yes, stress can be negative. If stress measures to be negative it indicates compressive stress.
According to an online source, the four types of stress are: normal stress, longitudinal stress, bulk or volume stress, and shearing stress.
Create Date: October 2, 2024
Last Modified Date: October 2, 2024
