Line of action
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title:
Line of action
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In physics, the line of action (also called line of application) of a force (F→) is a geometric representation of how the force is applied. It is the straight line through the point at which the force is applied, and is in the same direction as the vector F→. The concept is essential, for instance, for understanding the net effect of multiple forces applied to a body. For example, if two forces of equal magnitude act upon a rigid body along the same line of action but in opposite directions, the
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line_of_action
date created:
2005-11-29T19:30:48Z
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2024-09-08T23:03:19Z
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