Question

What is a system of forces?

Answer 1

System of forces:

• A force system is a collection of forces that act at certain points (may also include couples).
• A force system is therefore the collection of forces depicted on any free body diagram.
• A force system is just a word that describes a collection of forces.
• The system of force is mainly classified in Coplanar and Non-coplanar.

Characteristics of force system:
The different characteristics of force systems are:

1. The magnitude of the force
2. Point of application of the force
3. Direction
4. Line of action