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force equilibrium
[/fɔːrs ˌekwɪˈlɪbriəm/]
noun
pl: force equilibria / force equilibriums
equilíbrio de forças
1.
A state in which all forces acting on an object are balanced, resulting in zero net force and no acceleration
The bridge remains stationary because it is in force equilibrium, with all loads balanced by support forces.
A ponte permanece estacionária porque está em equilíbrio de forças, com todas as cargas equilibradas pelas forças de apoio.
2.
In physics and engineering, the condition where the vector sum of all forces equals zero
For the system to be in force equilibrium, the upward forces must equal the downward forces.
Para que o sistema esteja em equilíbrio de forças, as forças ascendentes devem ser iguais às forças descendentes.
Synonyms
equilibrium of forces
mechanical equilibrium
static equilibrium
Antonyms
force imbalance
dynamic disequilibrium
net force
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
equilíbrio de forças
Standard term used in physics and engineering contexts
São Paulo
equilíbrio de forças
Technical usage in academic and professional settings
Portugal
equilíbrio de forças
Used in Portuguese physics and engineering terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
forces in balance
balanced forces
zero net force condition
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