Practice Representation of vectors - 3.1 | 3. Traction vector | Solid Mechanics
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3.1 - Representation of vectors

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a vector?

💡 Hint: Think about how a force is represented.

Question 2

Easy

Describe the significance of coordinate systems in vector representation.

💡 Hint: Recall the alignment of vectors.

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Question 1

What is a vector?

  • A quantity with magnitude only
  • A quantity with direction only
  • A quantity with both magnitude and direction

💡 Hint: Consider what a force acts as.

Question 2

The stress tensor is dependent on the choice of planes used in its derivation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of the stress tensor.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a vector represented in a standard coordinate system, derive its representation in a rotated coordinate system and explain the implications of this change in terms of stresses.

💡 Hint: Consider how trigonometric functions relate the two coordinate systems.

Question 2

Design a simple experiment to demonstrate how the representation of a stress tensor might differ based on the outside loading conditions of a material.

💡 Hint: Make sure to visualize the stress tensor in tabular form based on readings obtained.

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