Applied Mechanics - Engineering

Q1:

Principle of Transmissibility of Forces states that, when a force acts upon a body, its effect is

A maximum if it acts at the centre of gravity of the body

B different at different points on its line of

C same at every point on its line of action

D minimum if it acts at the C.G. of the body

E none of these.

ANS:C - same at every point on its line of action

The Principle of Transmissibility of Forces states that the effect of a force on a body remains the same regardless of where the force is applied along its line of action, as long as the magnitude and direction of the force remain constant. So, the correct statement regarding the effect of the force according to the Principle of Transmissibility is: (c) same at every point on its line of action