Calculating Variables for Bending a Beam

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To accurately calculate the bending of a beam, seven key variables must be considered: the length of the beam, the weight of the object on the beam, the width and thickness of the beam, the weight of the beam itself, Young's modulus, and the position of the object on the beam. Additionally, boundary conditions, which define how the beam is supported, are crucial for precise calculations. Gravity is inherently accounted for in the weight of the object, thus does not need to be separately factored in for bending calculations.

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How many variables would i need?

I already know the

1.Length of beam
2.Weight of object on beam
3. Width
4.Thickness
5. Weight of beam
6. Young's module
7. Gravity? (not sure since the weight of object already has gravity and the same weight on the moon not mass would make it bend the same way am i right?)

What am i missing?
 
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Position of object on beam?
 
You would also need to know the boundary conditions (how the beam is supported).
 

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