Tension is a pulling force exerted by solids, which is a force that stretches or elongates the object. It's the opposite of compression, which is a pushing force.

Here are some examples of tension:

* A rope being pulled taut: The tension in the rope is the force that resists the stretching.

* A rubber band being stretched: The tension in the rubber band is the force that pulls it back to its original shape.

* A bridge holding up the weight of cars: The tension in the bridge cables is the force that keeps the bridge from collapsing.

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