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    Jan 26, 2011, 06:29 AM
    Single equivalent force?
    What is single equivalent force?
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    Jan 26, 2011, 06:35 AM

    It typically means translating all the external forces and torques acting on a body into a single equivalent force acting at a particular point and direction on the body.
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    Jan 26, 2011, 06:57 AM
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    Can you give me some write ups to elaborate this topic... and thank you for replying so soon :)
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    Jan 26, 2011, 07:03 AM

    A quick Google search will give you several write-ups. Here's one to get you started:

    Equivalent force systems
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