Question

Classify each of the following items as a rigid body, a system of rigid bodies, or a nonrigid body:

Answer 1

Answer:

Rigid bodies: Options d and e

Rigid bodies' system: options f, g and h

Non-rigid bodies: Options a, b and c

Explanation:

The above classification of the mentioned objects into rigid bodies, non rigid bodies and system of rigid bodies can be explained as :

Rigid body: A body which does not undergo any change in its form or shape on application of externally applied load or force is said to be a rigid body.

System of Rigid bodies:

A system of rigid bodies is different from any other element system as in this the bodies constituting the system must be rigid bodies.

Non-rigid bodies:

A body which undergoes a change in its form or shape on application of externally applied force or load is said to be a non-rigid body.