mechanics (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /məˈkænɪks/
Definition
The branch of physics concerned with the behavior of physical bodies when subjected to the action of forces or displacements, and the way in which these bodies remain or change their state of motion.
Examples
Classical mechanics describes the motion of macroscopic objects.
Quantum mechanics deals with the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic levels.
The study of celestial mechanics is crucial for understanding planetary orbits.
How to Use mechanics
- mechanics of something (prepositional phrase)
- The detailed workings or principles of a system or process. — "He studied the mechanics of the human heart."
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