A force produced by forces pushing inward on the ends of an object is called compression.

Here's a breakdown:

* Compression: A type of stress that occurs when forces push or press inward on a material. Think of squeezing a sponge.

* Forces: The push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

* Ends of an object: This means the forces are acting on opposite sides of the object, pushing towards the center.

Example: A bridge supporting a heavy load experiences compression forces as the weight of the load pushes down on the bridge deck, causing the bridge supports to push back inward.

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