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Structures, mechanisms and electronic systems (Component 01)
Quick questions on Structures and forces: tension, compression, moments and reinforcement - OCR A-Level Product Design
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What are not balancing both conditions?Show answer
Equilibrium needs both that moments balance and that upward forces equal downward forces. For a single unknown, taking moments about a chosen pivot is usually enough.
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