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When a body is subjected to two equal and opposite pulls, as a result of which the body tends to extend its length, the stress and strain induced is

compressive stress, tensile strain
tensile stress, compressive strain
tensile stress, tensile strain
compressive stress, compressive strain

Correct Answer: tensile stress, tensile strain

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