5.1 - Relation between traction on planes with opposite normals
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What is traction in terms of force and area?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of pressure.
According to Newton's Third Law, what can be said about traction on opposite planes?
💡 Hint: Recall the basic principle of action and reaction.
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What does traction represent in mechanical terms?
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure is defined.
True or False: Traction can never be negative.
💡 Hint: Think about directionality.
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A component is subjected to a load creating traction of 50N/cm² on one face. What would be the opposing traction on the face opposite to it?
💡 Hint: Recall the concept of equal and opposite forces.
If a beam has varying traction values of 70N/cm² at one section and you affirm the existence of the opposite side's value, what would it indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider how forces interact at the section in question.
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