5.1 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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Define a rigid body.
💡 Hint: Think of a solid object.
Give an example of a system of particles.
💡 Hint: Consider anything that moves together as one group.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a rigid body?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition.
True or False: A system of particles can be analyzed as a single moving entity.
💡 Hint: Think about how the parts move together.
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Challenge Problems
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A rigid beam supports a weight at its center. Describe how the weight affects the beam and what analysis would be necessary to ensure safety.
💡 Hint: Think about how forces distribute through solid objects.
In a system of particles such as a sports team moving across the field, what factors could impede their collective motion?
💡 Hint: Consider the dynamics of group coordination.
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