Question

1. compare and contrast tension, compression, and extension.

Explanation:

Tension is a force that stretches an object. Compression is a force that squeezes an object. Extension is the increase in length of an object due to tension. All three are related to forces acting on objects. Tension and extension are related as tension causes extension. Compression is the opposite in effect to tension (compression shortens, tension lengthens).

Answer:

Tension stretches, compression squeezes, extension is length increase from tension. Tension - extension link; compression opposite to tension.