Tension

Tension refers to the state of being stretched tight, either physically or mentally. In the context of physics, it is the force transmitted through a string, rope, cable or similar object. In medicine, it can refer to the state of muscle stiffness or tightness, or the psychological state of stress or anxiety.

Physical Tension

In Physics, tension is described as a force that is transmitted through a string, rope, cable or similar object. It is a reactive force that opposes changes in the state of deformation of the material. Tension can also be described as the action-reaction pair of forces acting at each end of the said elements.

Medical Tension

In the medical field, tension can refer to a state of muscle stiffness or tightness. This can be a result of various conditions such as muscle strains, sprains, or inflammation. It can also be a symptom of certain diseases such as fibromyalgia or myofascial pain syndrome.

Tension can also refer to a psychological state of stress or anxiety. This can be caused by various factors such as work stress, personal issues, or mental health disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder.

See Also

• Stress (mechanics)
• Tension headache
• Surface tension
• Tension (geology)

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