A rigid body is a physical object that maintains its shape and size regardless of the forces and torques acting upon it. In other words, the distances between any two points within a rigid body remain constant, even when the body is subjected to external influences such as forces, moments, or impacts. In the context of physics and engineering, the concept of a rigid body is an idealization that simplifies the analysis of motion, forces, and dynamics.
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