[Solved] When a body is subjected to two equal and opposite pulls, as a result of which the body tends to extend its length, the stress and strain induced is

Q.	When a body is subjected to two equal and opposite pulls, as a result of which the body tends to extend its length, the stress and strain induced is
A.	compressive stress, tensile strain
B.	tensile stress, compressive strain
C.	tensile stress, tensile strain
D.	compressive stress, compressive strain
Answer» C. tensile stress, tensile strain

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