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mechanics

mechanics

47 5.6
The part of physics that studies how objects move and the forces that act on them
  • noun
  • /məˈkænɪks/
  • Specialized
translation icon : mecánica
  • George Rawls is a recognized expert in the field of structural mechanics and the application of C&S to PVP systems.
  • quantum mechanics
  • classical mechanics
  • principles of mechanics

And he's qualified to teach bio mechanics, ergonomics and back school.

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Examples

  • You have a Ph.D. in orbital mechanics.

  • It's a problem in celestial mechanics.

  • From the action of the mechanics, it would appear that there is a problem with the rear suspension.

  • So now we are looking for the most important equation in mechanics which is F equals MA.

  • His research has significantly contributed to the enhancement of knowledge in mechanics and materials.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Here was a device that demonstrated all the principles of fluid mechanics and dynamics.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The implications would be profound for chaos mathematics, for fluid mechanics, and for weather control.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • In the process, the campers learned the mechanics of operating the instruments and pointing the telescopes.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The problem in celestial mechanics that had to be solved to intercept Halley's comet was relatively straightforward.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Understanding the principles of mechanics is essential for predicting how objects will move under various forces.

Synonyms

Newtonian mechanics
vsmechanics
  • Specialized
1 5.6

A set of rules that explains how large objects move at low speeds

is broader, applying to motion and forces in all physical regimes
classical mechanics
vsmechanics
  • Specialized
5.9

Part of physics that explains how objects move when forces act, not using quantum or relativity

is broader, covering motion and forces including quantum and relativistic theories

Compounds

quantum mechanics
  • Specialized
31 5.6

A branch of physics that explains how very small particles like atoms and electrons behave

1 3.4

Work that involves building and fixing cars

statistical mechanics
  • Specialized
1 7.4

A branch of physics that uses statistics to explain how many tiny parts make large systems behave

airplane mechanics
  • Specialized
1 3.4

The work of building and fixing airplanes

celestial mechanics
  • Specialized
1 7.9

The study of the movement of objects in space caused by gravity

fluid mechanics
  • Specialized
1 4.7

The study of how liquids and gases move and the forces that act on them

Newtonian mechanics
  • Specialized
1 5.6

A set of rules that explains how large objects move at low speeds

wave mechanics
  • Specialized
1 8.8

A part of physics that explains atoms and very small particles as waves

classical mechanics
  • Specialized
5.9

Part of physics that explains how objects move when forces act, not using quantum or relativity

How Specialized

astrodynamics
  • Specialized
9.3
astronautics
  • Specialized
2 7.9
mechanics
  • Specialized
47 5.6
physics
611 2.5

Surface Forms

mechanics singular
mechanics plural

Morphology

mechanics = mechanic (semi-transparent) = mechanic + s

Orthographically related to 'mechanic' + '-s', but the specialized academic meaning 'branch of physics' is a technical extension that may not be obvious to learners knowing only the everyday sense of 'mechanic'.

Etymology

Mechanics comes from an old Greek word mekhanē meaning 'device' or 'machine', the same root as machine. So in physics mechanics is the study of how things move and the pushes and pulls that affect them.