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∏ = \(\frac{1}{2}\) Q^TKQ-Q^T F  In this equation F is defined as _________

(a) Global displacement vector

(b) Global load vector

(c) Global stiffness matrix

(d) Local displacement vector

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Enquiry is from One Dimensional Problems in section One Dimensional Problems of Finite Element Method

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The correct choice is (b) Global load vector

Easiest explanation: Global load vector is assembly of all local load vectors. This load vector is obtained by due to given load. In the given equation F is defined as global load vector.

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