When weight is applied to the top of a stone arch, the stone blocks in the arch undergo
A)tension.
B)compression.
C)expansion.
D)none of the above

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When weight is applied to the top of a stone arch, the stone blocks in the arch undergo compression because they are being squeezed together under the weight of the load. Tension would occur if the stones were being pulled apart. Expansion is not relevant in this case because the stones are not expanding under the weight of the load.

When Weight Is Applied to the Top of a Stone