Mathematics A-Level
rigid body
What rigid body means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of rigid body
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
An object whose shape is assumed not to change when forces act on it.
Topics that use rigid body
- Moments (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Equilibrium
- friction
- limiting equilibrium
- moment
- moment of a force
- normal reaction
- perpendicular distance
- principle of moments
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