Which of the following types of tectonic forces tends to push two sides of a body in opposite directions so that they slide horizontally past each other?
A)compressive forces
B)tensional forces
C)shearing forces
D)torsional forces

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Shearing forces are responsible for pushing two sides of a body in opposite directions, causing them to slide horizontally past each other. This type of force is commonly associated with strike-slip faults in tectonic plate boundaries.

Which of the Following Types of Tectonic Forces Tends to Push