STATICS

statics

(noun) the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

statics (uncountable)

(physics) The branch of mechanics concerned with forces in static equilibrium

Anagrams

• castist, cat sits, cat-sits, catsits

Source: Wiktionary


Stat"ics, n. Etym: [Cf. F. statique, Gr. Static.]

Definition: That branch of mechanics which treats of the equilibrium of forces, or relates to bodies as held at rest by the forces acting on them; -- distinguished from dynamics. Social statics, the study of the conditions which concern the existence and permanence of the social state.

STATIC

Stat"ic, Stat"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. statique. See Stand, and cf. Stage.]

1. Resting; acting by mere weight without motion; as, statical pressure; static objects.

2. Pertaining to bodies at rest or in equilibrium. Statical electricity. See Note under Electricity, 1.

– Statical moment. See under Moment.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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