Particle Body Theory#

Rectilinear motion of an object can be simplified by treating the motion of the body as a particle if:

Part 1#

Answer Section#

  • The analysis is concerned only with the motion of the center of mass

  • The dimensions of the object are small compared to those of surrounding objects

  • The forces acting on the body are non-concurrent

  • The mass of the body is negligible

Attribution#

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