Rigid Body Physics: Unity and PhysX
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What component can be assigned to GameObjects in Unity to configure them as rigid bodies?

  • Transform
  • Collider
  • Rigidbody (correct)
  • Physics

Which type of body does not deform or change shape under physics forces?

  • Rigid body (correct)
  • Soft body
  • Kinematic body
  • Dynamic body

What does the Rigidbody component provide in Unity for controlling the movement and position of a GameObject?

  • A physics-based way (correct)
  • A sound-based way
  • A visual-based way
  • A text-based way

When should the Rigidbody properties be used to move a GameObject in Unity?

<p>When a GameObject has a Rigidbody (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Unity, which component represents a rigid body in the API?

<p>Rigidbody class (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you change the Transform directly on a GameObject with a Rigidbody in Unity?

<p>Unwanted behavior may occur (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary class used to add forces to a GameObject in Unity?

<p>AddForce (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property of the Rigidbody component defines a GameObject as non-physics-based and removes it from the control of the physics engine?

<p>IsKinematic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of motion in Unity is not physics-based?

<p>Kinematic motion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does Unity set a Rigidbody to 'sleep'?

<p>When it moves at a slower speed than the Sleep Threshold (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a Rigidbody receives a collision or force while it is 'sleeping'?

<p>It wakes up and continues to include in physics calculations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can a kinematic Rigidbody do when colliding with a Rigidbody that has physics-based movement?

<p>It can 'push' the Rigidbody with physics-based movement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What behavior is controlled by the Is Kinematic property of a Rigidbody?

<p>'Sleep' behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method can be used to wake up a 'sleeping' Rigidbody?

<p>Rigidbody.WakeUp (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class is used to apply torque to a GameObject in Unity?

<p>AddTorque (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rigid Bodies in Unity

  • The Rigidbody component can be assigned to GameObjects in Unity to configure them as rigid bodies, which do not deform or change shape under physics forces.
  • The Rigidbody component provides a way to control the movement and position of a GameObject, allowing for physics-based simulation.

Rigidbody Properties and Movement

  • Rigidbody properties should be used to move a GameObject in Unity when physics-based movement is required, such as when applying forces, torques, or velocities.
  • If the Transform is changed directly on a GameObject with a Rigidbody, it will be overridden by the physics engine, leading to unexpected behavior.

API and Forces

  • The Rigidbody class represents a rigid body in the Unity API.
  • The primary class used to add forces to a GameObject is the Rigidbody class.
  • The AddTorque method of the Rigidbody class is used to apply torque to a GameObject.

Kinematic Rigid Bodies

  • A kinematic Rigidbody is a type of Rigidbody that has non-physics-based movement, allowing it to move without being affected by the physics engine.
  • The Is Kinematic property of a Rigidbody defines a GameObject as non-physics-based and removes it from the control of the physics engine.
  • A kinematic Rigidbody can move and collide with a Rigidbody that has physics-based movement, but it will not be affected by the collision.

Sleep and Wake

  • Unity sets a Rigidbody to 'sleep' when it has come to rest and is no longer moving or colliding with other objects.
  • If a Rigidbody receives a collision or force while it is 'sleeping', it will be 'woken up' and begin to move and respond to physics forces again.
  • The Rigidbody can be manually woken up using the WakeUp method.

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Learn about simulating physics-based behavior such as movement, gravity, collision, and joints by configuring GameObjects as rigid bodies in Unity’s PhysX system.

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