Question

Which of the following is the best example of a compression force?

a. dragging a rope to move a sled
b. the force of weight on a bicycle
c. typing the computer key for the letter y
d. the force of a picture hanging on a nail

Answer 1

I took the test and got B) the force of weight on a bicycle correct

Answer 2

The best example of a compression force is the force of weight on a bicycle. The answer is letter B. A compression force is when the weight of the bicycle imposes a downward force to the ground and the ground imposes an upward force to the bicycle.