Tensional force is a force applied by an object being stretched. The object being stretched might be a rope, a string, an elastic band or a wire. The tensional force of the object is applied on the objects that are stretching it. Tensional force is directed along the stretched object.

What is a stretching force called?

This force is called elastic force. The farther the material is stretched or compressed, the greater the elastic force becomes. As soon as the stretching or compressing force is released, elastic force causes the material to spring back to its original shape.

What is the force in a stretched material?

TermDefinitionelastic forcecounter force exerted by an elastic material when it is stretched or compressed.elasticityability of a material to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed.