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What is a rigid body?

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution: 1. **Definition of Rigid Body**: A rigid body is defined as a solid object in which the distance between any two particles remains constant, regardless of the external forces applied to it. 2. **Characteristics of a Rigid Body**: - The particles within a rigid body maintain their relative positions. - When an external force is applied, the entire body may move, but the internal distances between particles do not change. ...
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