Which of the following forces are disregarded in the virtual work equation?

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25 Jan 2019
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In the virtual work principle, the reaction forces from smooth surfaces, rough surfaces during rolling without slipping, and reactions at fixed points or axes are all neglected. Therefore, all the listed forces are ignored in the equation of virtual work.

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