What is Mechanical Force?

A mechanical force is one that involves a direct interface between two items (one providing the pressure and the other in a resting state or motion) that results in a modification in the object’s condition.

There are three types of mechanical forces-

1.When a substance is subjected to stretching force ,which is said to be suffering tensile force or tensile stress induced in the substance.

2.When a substance is subjected to smashing or squeezing,which is said to be suffering compressive force,compressive stress is induced in the material. 

3.Shear force is defined as the force operating in a perpendicular direction on a particular material.