23.9 - Applications in Civil Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What does it mean for vectors to be linearly independent?
💡 Hint: Think about how vectors relate to each other.
Give an example of linear independence in structural analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider how forces interact in a truss.
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What does it mean for a set of vectors to be linearly dependent?
💡 Hint: Think about what linear combinations mean.
True or False: If three forces at a truss joint are collinear, they are linearly independent.
💡 Hint: Consider what collinearity indicates.
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Given three vectors A, B, and C in R^2 where A=(1,0), B=(2,0), and C=(0,3), determine if they are linearly independent. Provide a detailed explanation.
💡 Hint: Check if any vector is a scalar multiple of another.
Illustrate how redundancy in a truss structure affects the stability and design. Use example vectors in your explanation.
💡 Hint: Analyze how each vector contributes uniquely to the equilibrium.
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