mechanical balance
[mə-ˈka-ni-kəl ˈba-ləns]
nounpl: mechanical balances
balança mecânica
1. A device that uses mechanical principles to measure the weight or mass of an object by comparing it to known weights
The laboratory uses a mechanical balance to weigh chemical compounds.
O laboratório usa uma balança mecânica para pesar compostos químicos.
2. A state of equilibrium in a mechanical system where forces and torques are balanced
The mechanical balance of the bridge was carefully engineered to support heavy loads.
O equilíbrio mecânico da ponte foi cuidadosamente projetado para suportar cargas pesadas.
3. A traditional scale with a fulcrum and two arms used to determine if weights are equal
She placed the unknown object on one side of the mechanical balance.
Ela colocou o objeto desconhecido em um lado da balança mecânica.
Related Idioms & Phrases
strike a balance - encontrar um equilíbrio
hang in the balance - estar em suspenso
tip the balance - inclinar a balança
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