Physics Interview Question:

How do you calculate tensile strength?

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Tensile strength isn't really calculated; it's measured. It is defined as the point at which a sample of material fails when subjected to tensile stress. The unit of measure of tensile strength (and stress) is the Newton per square meter (N/m2), also known as the Pascal (Pa). Tensile strengths of various building materials, such as steel, are measure in millions of Pa.

when asking how it is measured, a description of how it is measured would be helpful.
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