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Which of the following quantities is a tensor?

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Stress
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Weight
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Work
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Temperature gradient
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Solution

The correct option is A Stress

Tensor is a mathematical object that can be used to describe physical properties.

To define any Tensor, Apart from magnitude and direction one more Additional data is required.i.e. Plane on which its acting is required with Magnitude and direction to Define a Tensor Completely. Example: Stress, Strain, Electrical conductivity in aeolotropic materials.


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