19.1.1 - Definition of Stress Tensor
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What does stress represent in physical terms?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between force and area.
Name the two main types of stress discussed.
💡 Hint: Consider how forces act on surfaces.
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What is the primary purpose of the stress tensor?
💡 Hint: Consider what aspects of a material's response it describes.
True or False: All components of the stress tensor are equal.
💡 Hint: Think about how stress acts differently in various directions.
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If a beam is subjected to a bending moment, how would the stress tensor help in calculating the stress distribution along its length?
💡 Hint: Consider how tension and compression differ across the beam.
Imagine a control volume in a fluid where pressure is changing, describe how you can use the stress tensor to find the net forces acting on the volume.
💡 Hint: Integrate the tensor components with respect to the differential area vectors.
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