9. which of the following statements is true of stress? a. it's beneficial only in large amounts. b. it's completely abnormal and should never occur. c. it's a natural part of our everyday lives. d. it's a signal that life has become too hard to handle.

absolute strength refers to the maximum force exerted by a body irrespective of body size. relative strength on the other hand is the force exerted by a body in relation to muscle size or body weight.

so the answer is: c. absolute strength measures strength regardless of your body size, while relative strength measures strength adjusted for your weight.