Choose the correct definition for the stiffness matrix from
Choose the correct definition for the stiffness matrix from the following.
a. The stiffness matrix of a member is defined as the relationship between the independent forces at the ends of a member and the corresponding relative displacements at the end of the members.
b.The stiffness matrix of a member is defined as the relationship between the independent displacements at the ends of a member and the corresponding forces which may not necessarily be independent.
c. The stiffness matrix of a member is defined as the relationship between the independent forces of individual members and material properties of the member.
| Choose the correct definition for the stiffness matrix from the following. a. The stiffness matrix of a member is defined as the relationship between the independent forces at the ends of a member and the corresponding relative displacements at the end of the members. b.The stiffness matrix of a member is defined as the relationship between the independent displacements at the ends of a member and the corresponding forces which may not necessarily be independent. | 
Solution
the correct answer is
b.The stiffness matrix of a member is defined as the relationship between the independent displacements at the ends of a member and the corresponding forces which may not necessarily be independent.
| b.The stiffness matrix of a member is defined as the relationship between the independent displacements at the ends of a member and the corresponding forces which may not necessarily be independent. | 

