Q: Does "tension" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

The direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear.

There is a tension between these approaches to understanding history.

A: different meanings

Q: Does "drop" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

Drop a hint.

Shop til you drop.

A: different meanings

Q: Does "quality" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

"The quality of mercy is not strained" -- Shakespeare.

One of the qualities of pure iron is that it does not rust easily.

A:
the same meaning