Where is a contact force labeled on a diagram of a pivoted beam?

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A contact force, such as friction, normal force, or tension, is exerted by one object on another through direct contact. In diagrams of a pivoted beam, contact forces are represented as arrows originating from the point of contact, with the arrow's direction and size determined by the specific scenario. The label for the contact force is typically placed near the tip of the arrow to indicate its nature and magnitude. This clear representation is essential for understanding the mechanics involved in the system.

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Hi...What is a contact force and where is it labelled in a diagram showing a beam pivoted?
 
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A contact force is something like friction, normal force, tension that are exerted by one object on another through contact. It is drawn as an arrow with its tail at the point where the contact is made. The direction and the size of the arrow depend on the details of the situation. The label usually appears somewhere near the tip of the arrow. Does that answer your question?
 

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