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Statics of Particles. Chapter 2. Particle Motion. TranslationCaused by a ForceSeveral applied Forces:Determine magnitude and direction of single resultant force, which determines direction of impending translation.Statics: Interested in balancing applied forces to prevent translation (called ?Eq
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1. ES220 Statics Exam I Review Notes
2. Statics of Particles Chapter 2
3. Particle Motion Translation
Caused by a Force
Several applied Forces:
Determine magnitude and direction of single resultant force, which determines direction of impending translation.
Statics: Interested in balancing applied forces to prevent translation (called “Equilibrium)
4. Force is a Vector A Force consists of: Magnitude Direction Line of Action Sense Point of application For a particle, all forces act at the same point of application (contrast with a scalar, which has only a magnitude)