differential system
[/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃəl ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: differential systems
sistema diferencial
1. A set of differential equations that describe the behavior of interconnected variables over time
The physicist used a differential system to model the motion of planets in the solar system.
O físico usou um sistema diferencial para modelar o movimento dos planetas no sistema solar.
2. In mechanics, a gear arrangement that allows wheels or axles to rotate at different speeds
The car's differential system enables the rear wheels to turn at different speeds when cornering.
O sistema diferencial do carro permite que as rodas traseiras girem em velocidades diferentes ao fazer curvas.
3. A mathematical framework representing the rate of change of variables in a complex system
Engineers analyzed the differential system to predict fluid dynamics in the pipeline.
Os engenheiros analisaram o sistema diferencial para prever a dinâmica dos fluidos no duto.
The term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In automotive contexts in Brazil, 'diferencial' alone is commonly used when referring to the mechanical component, while 'sistema diferencial' is the full technical term. This is a specialized vocabulary predominantly found in mathematics, physics, and engineering fields.
Related Idioms & Phrases
solve a differential system
analyze a differential system
model using differential systems
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