3.1 - Traction
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Practice Questions
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Define traction in the context of solid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Think of what forces act on the surfaces.
What is torque?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when turning a handle.
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What does traction represent in solid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Consider how forces are defined in terms of their contact surfaces.
True or False: Torque due to body forces includes external loads only.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of body forces in terms of their distribution.
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Consider a cuboidal object where traction forces act on all faces. If the traction on the front face is known, describe how you would find the resultant torque on the object.
💡 Hint: Think about how the distance of the applied force influences torque.
A beam supports a load from two different points. Describe how you would calculate the effect of each point on the overall angular momentum of the system.
💡 Hint: Be sure to consider how various distances from the pivot influence the overall rotational effect.
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