User:Alana1132/Tension (physics)

A string experiences a pulling and resistive force simultaneously on the opposite ends. The pulling and resistive force are equal and they are in the opposite direction of each other. Since the two forces are equal and in opposite directions, tension occurs. The concept of tension can be seen when a car is being towed. One end of the rope experiences a pulling force as it pulls the car on to the tow truck. The other end of the rope experiences a resistive force as it attempts to restore the original shape of the rope.