"Shearing forces" refer to the type of force that causes one part of an object or material to slide or move in a different direction from another part. It happens when there is a force applied parallel to the surface, causing deformation or displacement.
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«shear»
«shears»
«forces»
Sentences with «shearing forces»
- «That produces an S - shape in the neck, and that can develop a lot of shear forces in the neck,» Romilly says. (autofocus.ca)
- Kipping pullups place a tremendous amount of shear force on your shoulder joint. (tomcoffeyfitness.com)
- They say factors external to the cluster, such as shearing forces produced by the galaxy's rotation, disrupt the cluster more intensely and prevent stars from forming. (discovermagazine.com)
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