Stress vs Force

Stress and Strain · ch09-mechanical-properties-of-solids

Explore how stress depends on applied force for different cross-sectional areas.

Controls

Area (mm^2)1.00 mm^2

force F20.00 N

Live values

\sigma = F/A

Try this: Doubling area halves stress for the same applied force.

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