Practice - Free-Body Diagrams (FBDs)
Practice Questions
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What are the first steps to draw a Free-Body Diagram?
💡 Hint: Think about what you need to visualize first.
What does an applied load signify in an FBD?
💡 Hint: Consider where the forces might come from.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of a Free-Body Diagram?
💡 Hint: What does an FBD specifically help you see?
True or False: Reaction forces are not necessary in Free-Body Diagrams.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when loads are applied.
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Challenge Problems
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A ladder is resting against a frictionless wall. Draw the FBD for the ladder, indicating all forces.
💡 Hint: Don't forget the angle at which the ladder rests!
Analyze a suspended beam subjected to two forces. Define conditions for equilibrium and calculate the support reactions.
💡 Hint: Remember: the sum of vertical forces must equal zero.
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