Practice - Fundamental Equations of Statics
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Practice Questions
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Define equilibrium in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about balance.
What is meant by the sum of forces being zero?
💡 Hint: Consider pushing and pulling in opposite directions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the first condition for static equilibrium?
💡 Hint: Think balance in both directions.
True or False: Moments do not affect the stability of a structure.
💡 Hint: Consider a seesaw with unequal weights.
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Challenge Problems
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A beam is propped up at both ends with an 800 N weight placed 2 meters from the left support. Calculate the reactions at both supports.
💡 Hint: Use the equilibrium of moments about one of the supports.
A triangular truss has forces acting on two joints. If one joint has a downward force of 300 N, what must the other joint's upward force be for equilibrium?
💡 Hint: Balance forces vertically.
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