Couple? Flashcards
1
Q
What is the sums of forces in a couple
DEFINITION
A
There is a resultsnt moment, but NO RESULTANT FORCE at all, so no acclertaion, but only rotation
2
Q
What does a couple must mean what to do for fm
A
Need to ADD ALL THE SEPARATE MOMENTS TOGTHER AND THE TOTAL COUPLE = SUM OF MOMENTS!
3
Q
If a COUPLE is applied, what does this mean in terms of calculation , do you multiply by any perpendicular distance?
A
NO remember a couples units is ALREADY NM, so you just ADD it to the moments!
