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Compressing (Squashing) forces
When two forces on exact opposite sides of an object both act inwards, this will have a compressing (or squashing) effect. The forces must be exactly in-line or you will get a twisting effect.
Here is an example on a box:
![](https://cdn.figureoutphysics.com/text/15910113789MPLHrRY4jEe6VW2laq7hbzvFnBAJx.png)
Here is an example on a sphere:
![](https://cdn.figureoutphysics.com/text/1591011378ANyohzc6wpbnZOgILv9d1JjDts8YVf.png)
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