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  3. Why is the deformation on the body with a Spring connection (body-ground) with a preload less compared to the case of directly applying a force ?

Why is the deformation on the body with a Spring connection (body-ground) with a preload less compared to the case of directly applying a force ?

Tagged: preload, Spring Connection
    • June 6, 2022 at 9:58 am
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      Participant

      If the spring is set to rigid behaviour then it changes the stiffness. Make sure that, for the Mobile option in the Details of the spring, you have the body behavior set to deformable.

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