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16. For a non-concurrent force system to be in equilibrium
A. only the closure of force polygon is sufficient
B. only the closure of funicular polygon is sufficient
C. both force polygon and funicular polygon must close
D. none of the above
Explanation:
17. The diagram showing the point of application and line of action of forces in their plane is called
A. vector diagram
B. space diagram
C. force diagram
D. funicular diagram
Explanation:
18. The condition of equilibrium for any system of forces in a plane is
A. that polygon of forces must close
B. that resultant couple must be zero
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of the above
Explanation:
19. The graphical method of determining the forces in the members of a truss is based on
A. method of joint
B. method of section
C. either method
D. none of the two methods
Explanation:
20. An ordinate in a funicular polygon represents
A. shear force
B. resultant force
C. bending moment
D. equilibrium
Explanation: