A type of stress and strain that slides one part of a material parallel to another part is ____________.

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Shearing stress and strain occur when two parts of a material are pushed in opposite directions parallel to each other. This type of stress and strain can cause materials to deform or even break apart. Tensile stress and strain occur when a material is stretched in one direction, while compressive stress and strain occur when a material is compressed in one direction.

A Type of Stress and Strain That Slides One Part