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TENSION definition: 1. a feeling of nervousness before an important or difficult event: 2. a feeling of fear or anger…. Learn more.
Two or more physical objects that are in contact, exert forces on each other. Based on the objects in contact we give these contact forces different names. If one of these objects in contact happens to be a string, rope, cable or spring, we call the force as tension.
ten· sion ˈten (t)-shən. Synonyms of tension. 1. a. : inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion. b. : a state of latent hostility or opposition between individuals or groups. c. : a balance maintained in an artistic work between opposing forces or elements.
TENSION meaning: 1. a feeling of nervousness before an important or difficult event: 2. a feeling of fear or anger…. Learn more.
Definition of tension noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. the act of stretching or straining. the state of being stretched or strained. mental or emotional strain; intense, suppressed suspense, anxiety, or excitement. a strained relationship between individuals, groups, nations, etc. (not in current use) pressure, especially of a vapor. Mechanics.
The noun tension has its Latin roots in tendere, which means to stretch, and tension occurs when something is stretched either physically or emotionally. Strained relations between countries can cause political tensions to rise. You can add tension to a rubber band by stretching it tight.
TENSION definition: 1. a feeling of fear or anger between two groups of people who do not trust each other: 2. a…. Learn more.
Tension is a feeling of fear or nervousness produced before a difficult, dangerous, or important event.
This might sound obvious, but when it comes time to draw the forces acting on an object, people often draw the force of tension going in the wrong direction so remember that tension can only pull on an object.
