Chapter Two Statics of Particles


2.1 Description of Forces

A FORCE is caused by the action of one body on the another body. Forces are described by:

Its point of application.
Its magnitude.
Its direction.

In dealing with " PARTICLES ", their size is such that the point of application of forces on that particle is the same. So, forces in this chapter are described completely by its magnitude and direction.

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