Questions tagged 'compression'
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Elroy Tromp
Oct 30, 2024
What force is exerted if the spring constant is 160 N/m?
An orthodontic spring, connected between the upper and lower jaws, is adjusted so that it exerts no force when the mouth is open. However, when the patient closes their mouth, the spring compresses by...
Which type of stress force produces reverse faults?
What type of stress force is responsible for the formation of reverse faults? It is understood that compression stress leads to the development of reverse faults.