16 Questions
What is the measure of the tendency of a force to rotate an object around an axis?
Torque
Which type of forces meet at a common point and act along the same line?
Concurrent Forces
What is the term for a simplified diagram showing an object and all the forces acting on it?
Free Body Diagram (FBD)
Which quantity has both magnitude and direction?
Vector Quantity
What does Newton's First Law state about the motion of an object?
It remains at rest unless acted upon by an external force
What is the perpendicular distance from an axis to the line of action of a force called?
Moment Arm
What is the force acting on an object equal to, according to Newton's Second Law?
Mass multiplied by acceleration
In which type of structure can all forces and reactions be determined using equilibrium equations alone?
Statically Determinate
What is the measure of an object's resistance to changes in its rotation rate?
Moment of Inertia
Which type of force pulls or stretches a material?
Tension Force
What does the coefficient of friction represent?
The ratio of the force of friction to the normal force
What is the point where the entire weight of an object can be considered to act called?
Center of Gravity
Which formula predicts the critical buckling load of a slender column?
Euler's Buckling Formula
What is a horizontal or inclined structural member that supports loads perpendicular to its longitudinal axis called?
Beam
What does Poisson's Ratio represent?
A material property representing the ratio of lateral strain to longitudinal strain in response to axial stress.
In what type of structure are additional information beyond equilibrium equations required to determine all forces and reactions?
Statically Indeterminate
Test your understanding of equilibrium, forces, torque, and resultant force with this quiz. Explore concepts related to the balance of forces and the tendency of forces to cause rotation.
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