Mechanics moments question
I don't understand why there is not a normal reaction force at Y for this question.
(edited 4 years ago)
Original post by dasda
I don't understand why there is not a normal reaction force at Y for this question.
The dotted line is just to show the angle, it's not the ground.
Original post by dasda
I don't understand why there is not a normal reaction force at Y for this question.
That point of the rod isn't resting against anything, so no reaction.
Original post by RDKGames
That point of the rod isn't resting against anything, so no reaction.
So If there was a a ground, there would be a normal reaction force
Original post by dasda
So If there was a a ground, there would be a normal reaction force
Yep.
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