Question

The principle of transmissibility is

(a) It states that the force acting on the body is a sliding vector

(b) It states that the force acting on the body is a rolling vector

(c) It states that the force acting on the body is a wedging vector

(d) It states that the force acting on the body is a unit vector

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My question comes from Simplification of a Force and Couple System topic in division Force System Resultants of Engineering Mechanics

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) It states that the force acting on the body is a sliding vector

Best explanation: Principle of transmissibility states that the force acting on the body is a sliding vector. That is it can be applied at any point of the body. It will give the same effect as if applied at any point other than the specific point. Thus the answer.