Question

The single pin, single bearing and single hinge resist _______

(a) Force

(b) Couple moments

(c) Both force and couple moments

(d) Inertia

This question was addressed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

This interesting question is from Equilibrium in Three Dimensions in division Equilibrium of a Rigid Body of Engineering Mechanics

Answer 1

Right option is (c) Both force and couple moments

The best I can explain: The experiments have founded that the single pin, single bearing and single hinge resist both force and couple moments. This does helps in attaining the equilibrium of the body. Thus proper guiding must be taken during solving the question on the same.