Question

Two equal and opposite point forces are applied at mid-points of the ends of a rod of square cross section, as shown. Consider the dotted section $ABCD$. If the rod is cut across this cross section, the force exerted by the right part of the rod on left part across this cross section is

• A. Acting at point passing through cross section $ABCD$
• B. Acting at a point but not passing through the centre of cross section $ABCD$
• C. Uniformly distributed across the cross section $ABCD$
• D. Non-uniformly distributed across the cross section $ABCD$

Answer 1

The correct option is C Uniformly distributed across the cross section $ABCD$