non-equilibrium force

[/nɒn ɪˈkwɪlɪbriəm fɔːrs/]
nounpl: non-equilibrium forces
força fora do equilíbrio
1. A force or system of forces that does not result in a state of equilibrium, causing acceleration and change in motion or state of a physical system
When a non-equilibrium force is applied to the object, it accelerates according to Newton's second law.
Quando uma força fora do equilíbrio é aplicada ao objeto, ele acelera de acordo com a segunda lei de Newton.
2. In thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, forces that drive a system away from its equilibrium state, often studied in non-equilibrium thermodynamics
Non-equilibrium forces in the system maintain the dissipative structure far from thermal equilibrium.
Forças fora do equilíbrio no sistema mantêm a estrutura dissipativa longe do equilíbrio térmico.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in physics, engineering, and thermodynamics education and research. It is equally understood and used in both Brazilian and Portuguese academic contexts. The term is fundamental to understanding classical mechanics and modern physics, and is not subject to regional variations in meaning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unbalanced forcenet forcedriving forceapplied forceforça desbalanceada
Antonyms / Antônimos
equilibrium forcebalanced forceforce at equilibrium

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
força fora do equilíbrio
Standard technical term used in physics education and scientific literature
Portugal
força fora do equilíbrio
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; consistent terminology across Portuguese-speaking countries
São Paulo (Brazil)
força não equilibrada
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in academic contexts

Related Words

equilibriumaccelerationNewton's lawsthermodynamic forcedissipative systemmechanical equilibriumforça resultanteaceleração

Related Idioms & Phrases

push the system out of equilibrium
apply a driving force
break the balance
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