Loads of Physics Terms

2. The pushing or squeezing force acting on an object or structure.
6. A factor by which the actual load is reduced to ensure that a structure is safe. It is often used in engineering to account for uncertainties and unexpected loads.
12. The internal resistance of a material to deformation when subjected to an external load.
13. A load that varies with time, such as the force exerted by a moving vehicle.
15. The force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it, acting perpendicular to the surface.
16. A twisting force applied to an object, causing it to rotate.

1. Points or structures that restrict the motion of a beam or object, including fixed supports, roller supports, and hinged supports.
3. A load that remains constant over time.
4. The property of a material to return to its original shape after deformation when the load is removed.
5. The force of attraction between two objects due to their mass. The acceleration due to gravity on Earth is approximately 9.8 m/s².
7. When the net force and net torque acting on an object are both zero. This means the object is at rest or moving with constant velocity.
8. The interaction that causes an object to accelerate, measured in newtons (N).
9. The pulling or stretching force acting on an object or structure.
10. The ratio of the change in size or shape of a material to the original size or shape. It is a measure of deformation.
11. The force that opposes the relative motion or tendency of such motion between two surfaces in contact.
14. The external forces acting on a structure or object. Loads can be categorized as live loads (changing loads, e.g., people or vehicles) and dead loads (constant loads, e.g., the weight of the structure itself).