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Define staics.
Think about forces acting on an object that doesn't move.
What is a load?
Consider what happens when weight is placed on a beam.
What term describes the study of forces in systems at rest?
Think about things that are not moving.
True or False: A cantilever is supported at both ends.
Visualize a diving board.
If a cantilever is 10 feet long and a weight of 200 lbs is applied at the free end, calculate the moment at the fixed end.
Understand how force and distance interact to create rotation.
A beam is subjected to three different loads, one on each of its three equal sections. How would you analyze the distribution of forces?
Think about balancing forces and resulting stresses.
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