Question

Which of the following are the types of Longitudinal stress?

(a) Tensile stress, Compressive stress

(b) Tensile stress, Volume stress

(c) Tensile stress, Shear stress

(d) Tensile stress, Lateral stress

This question was addressed to me in an international level competition.

My doubt is from Motors Rating and Heating in chapter Rating and Heating of Motors of Electric Drives

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) Tensile stress, Compressive stress

Best explanation: Longitudinal stress is one the type of stress. Longitudinal stress is of two types. It consists of Tensile stress and Compressive stress. It has a unit of N/m^2.