What is the difference between force and tensile load?

Force is a general term that refers to any interaction that causes an object to change its motion or shape, measured in newtons (N). Tensile load, on the other hand, specifically refers to the force applied to an object that tends to stretch or elongate it, typically in a linear direction. While all tensile loads are forces, not all forces are tensile loads; forces can also be compressive, shear, or torsional, depending on their direction and application.