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Which term describes the inertial force introduced by D'Alembert's Principle?
63. Which term describes the inertial force introduced by D'Alembert's Principle?
- Reaction force
- Centrifugal force
- Centripetal force
- Fictitious force
Answer
The correct answer is: D) Fictitious force
Explanation
The inertial force used in D'Alembert's Principle to balance out dynamic systems is also referred to as a fictional force. It's a mathematical construct that helps convert dynamic problems into equivalent static ones for analysis.