The net forces of acting on the body need to be zero. This is also applicable for the simply supported beams. This means that the support reaction is also counted in making the net force zero.

The net forces of acting on the body need to be zero. This is also applicable for the simply supported beams. This means that the support reaction is also counted in making the net force zero. Correct Answer True

The support reactions of the beam is also counted in the making of the forces zero. As far as the net force is concerned the support reaction does affect the conditions for the equilibrium of the body. Hence one needs to take care of the support reactions of the beam too.

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