How Do Particles Relate to Rigid Bodies in Different Scientific Contexts?

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The discussion revolves around a comparison between concentrated and distributed forces, specifically relating this to the concepts of particles and rigid bodies within the context of mechanics and statics.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore different interpretations of how particles relate to rigid bodies, with some focusing on definitions and others on the nature of the comparison itself. Questions arise regarding the reasoning behind these interpretations and the relevance of deformation in the analysis.

Discussion Status

There is an ongoing exchange of ideas, with participants sharing their reasoning and questioning each other's perspectives. Some guidance is offered in terms of how to approach the analogy, but no consensus has been reached.

Contextual Notes

Participants are considering the definitions of rigid bodies and particles, as well as the implications of concentrated versus distributed forces. The discussion reflects varying interpretations of these concepts without definitive conclusions.

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Homework Statement



Concentrated forces are to distributed forces as particles are to
A. Objects
B. Rigid bodies
C. Planets
D. Solids

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The Attempt at a Solution



I say B I have looked up the definition of a rigid body and it seems a particle can be considered a rigid body in statics/mechanics due to the fact that there is no deformation in both when forces are applied
 
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Tiven white said:

Homework Statement



Concentrated forces are to distributed forces as particles are to
A. Objects
B. Rigid bodies
C. Planets
D. Solids

Homework Equations






The Attempt at a Solution



I say B I have looked up the definition of a rigid body and it seems a particle can be considered a rigid body in statics/mechanics due to the fact that there is no deformation in both when forces are applied

Sounds right to me, although my reasoning is different than yours.
 
Would u enlighten me on your reason
 
I'm looking at it purely as an "is like" problem. I see a concentrated force as localized and a dispersed force as spread out and I see a particle as very local and a rigid body as spread out. I don't see any need to consider deformation. BUT ... that's just the way I look at it. Your analysis might be better.
 

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