Help with Mathematica: Solving Equations of Equilibrium

[blown91]

I am doing a force analysis project on a front end loader. I have set up equations of equilibrium on all of the links and tried to solve using the built in Solve[] function in Mathematica. The only thing it will return is {}, what does this mean? There is no reference to it in the help guide. Any help is appreciated, thanks

 

[FredGarvin]

A return of {} means there is no possible solution to the equation.

 

[tacman]

Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out for help with Mathematica. The output of {} from the Solve[] function means that there are no solutions to the equations you have inputted. This could be due to a few reasons:

1. The equations you have set up may not accurately represent the system you are analyzing. Double check your equations to make sure they are correct.

2. There may be no unique solution to the equations. In this case, you may need to add additional constraints or information to your equations in order to obtain a solution.

3. It is possible that there is a technical issue with your code or with Mathematica itself. Try restarting the program or reaching out to their technical support for assistance.

I hope this helps and good luck with your project!