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What defines a rigid body in terms of particle distance?
What defines a rigid body in terms of particle distance?
When does a system behave like a non-rigid body?
When does a system behave like a non-rigid body?
In a rigid body, how does the motion of point B relate to point A?
In a rigid body, how does the motion of point B relate to point A?
Which of the following statements about a rigid body is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about a rigid body is incorrect?
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How does the velocity of approach or separation behave in a rigid body?
How does the velocity of approach or separation behave in a rigid body?
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What happens to the behavior of a rigid body when one particle has a different angular velocity than another?
What happens to the behavior of a rigid body when one particle has a different angular velocity than another?
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Which of the following scenarios defines a rigid body system?
Which of the following scenarios defines a rigid body system?
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What will occur if the conditions of rigidity are violated in a system?
What will occur if the conditions of rigidity are violated in a system?
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Study Notes
Rigid Body Definition
- A rigid body is a system of particles where the distance between each pair of particles remains constant over time.
- Rigid bodies are a mathematical concept; any system that meets this criterion is considered rigid.
Characteristics of Rigid Bodies
- The shape and size of a rigid system remain constant since there is no change in the relative distances between particles.
- Examples of rigid bodies include stones and cricket balls, whereas balloons and elastic strings are typically non-rigid.
- When external forces alter the relative distances (e.g., when a bat hits a cricket ball), the system behaves as non-rigid.
Relative Motion in Rigid Bodies
- In a rigid body, there is no velocity of separation or approach between any pair of particles.
- The motion of one particle relative to another is circular; thus, any relative motion is perpendicular to the line joining the two particles.
Circular Motion and Velocity
- Velocities of particles A and B, with respect to the ground, are denoted as VA and VB.
- For a rigid body: ( VA \cos \theta_1 = VB \cos \theta_2 ) indicates there is no relative velocity of approach or separation.
Non-Rigid vs. Rigid Systems
- In a non-rigid system, the velocities of particles may not be equal (e.g., ( vA \neq vB )).
- A system consisting of particles A and B can be rigid while including additional elements (like a ring) can turn it non-rigid.
Angular Velocity
- In any rigid body, the angular velocity remains constant for all points in the body.
- For three particles in a rigid system (A, B, C), all sides must rotate through the same angle during motion.
- Angular velocities are denoted as ( \omega ), showing the same angular velocity between any two particles relative to a third point.
Summary of Motion Dynamics
- A rigid body's particles have synchronized motion characterized by uniform angular velocity.
- When observing the motion, each particle appears to move in a circular path relative to other particles in the rigid structure.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of rigid bodies in mechanics. It discusses the definition, characteristics, and relative motion of rigid bodies, including examples and the importance of circular motion. Perfect for students studying physics or engineering mechanics.
