what kind of stress on the rocks happen when plates are pushed towards each other?
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what kind of stress on the rocks happen when plates are pushed towards each other?
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Answer:
Term Definition
shear = Parallel stresses that move past each other in opposite directions.
strain = Deformation in a rock when the stress exceeds the rock's internal - strength.
stress = Force per unit area in a rock.
tension = Stresses that pull material in opposite directions.
Answer:
Tension
Explanation:
Tension causes rocks to lengthen or break apart. Tension is the major type of stress found at divergent plate boundaries.