1. Tension and Compression

2. Elastic Forces: Matter is considered elastic if it returns
to its original state
Compression and Tension are two types of elastic forces
Compression is a force that squeezes or pushes matter together
Tension is a force that stretches or pulls matter

3. Create the following chart on your notebook paper
Compression
Tension
Both

4. Classify the following as examples of compression, tension, or both
1. sitting on a couch
2. pulling a rubber band
3. a fish caught on a fishing pole
4. squeezing a sponge
5. tightening a guitar string
6. a car driving over a bridge
7. breaking a popsicle stick
8. Jumping on a pogo stick
9. standing on a bathroom scale
10. 2 students playing tug of war