2.6. F

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define 'force' in your own words.

   Hint

   Think of pushes or pulls.

2. 2.

   What does equilibrium mean in the context of forces?

   Hint

   No movement.

3. 3.

   What do we call a force that causes an object to change its motion?

   • Acceleration
   • Force
   • Velocity

   Hint

   It's a fundamental concept.

4. 4.

   True or False: Equilibrium means all forces acting on a body are unbalanced.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the definition of equilibrium.

5. 5.

   A cantilever beam extends 6 m long and supports a load of 200 N at the free end. Calculate the moment about the support point.

   Hint

   Use the moment formula.

6. 6.

   If a truss is subjected to varying live loads, how should an engineer adjust the design to ensure safety?

   Hint

   Consider real-world applications of load changes.