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Mechanical Engineering Basics Quick Start

Solidify your Mechanical Engineering Basics engineering knowledge with technical flashcards.

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What is the first condition of equilibrium in statics?

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The sum of all forces acting on a body must equal zero: ΣF = 0.

What is the second condition of equilibrium in statics?

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The sum of all moments about any point must equal zero: ΣM = 0.

What is a free body diagram (FBD)?

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A sketch of a body isolated from its surroundings showing all external forces and moments acting on it.

What is a statically determinate structure?

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A structure where all unknown reactions can be found using the equations of equilibrium alone.

What is the difference between a roller support and a pin support?

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A roller provides one reaction force (normal to surface); a pin provides two reaction forces (horizontal and vertical).

Define the moment of a force about a point.

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M = F × d, where F is the force magnitude and d is the perpendicular distance from the point to the line of action.

What is a couple in statics?

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Two equal, opposite, and non-collinear forces that produce a pure rotational effect (moment) with no net translational force.

What is the centroid of a body?

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The geometric center of an area or volume; the point where the body would balance perfectly if supported there.

What is the moment of inertia (second moment of area)?

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A geometric property I = ∫y² dA that measures a cross-section's resistance to bending.

What is the parallel axis theorem?

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I = I_c + Ad², where I_c is the moment of inertia about the centroid, A is area, and d is the distance between axes.

What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

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A body remains at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by a net external force.

What is Newton's Second Law of Motion?

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The net force on a body equals its mass times acceleration: F = ma.

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Engineering knowledge is the backbone of modern infrastructure and technology. Whether you're a student preparing for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, a practicing engineer refreshing core concepts, or a professional expanding into a new engineering discipline, these flashcards provide efficient review of the principles that underpin all engineering work.

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Focus on first principles

Master the fundamental laws — Newton's laws, thermodynamic principles, Ohm's law — as every advanced concept builds from these foundations.

Work through units

Dimensional analysis is an engineer's best friend — always check that units cancel correctly to verify your understanding of equations.

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