statics
pronunciation
How to pronounce statics in British English:
UK [ˈstætɪks]
How to pronounce statics in American English:
US [ˈstætɪks]
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- Noun:
- the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium
Word Origin
- statics (n.)
- branch of mechanics which treats of stresses and strains, 1650s, from Modern Latin statica (see static); also see -ics. Related: Statical; statically.
Example
- 1. The transition from statics to dynamics is exactly similar in the two cases .
- 2. After biology comes the new science of sociology , which is the study of the ' statics and dynamics ' ( terms borrowed from engineering ) of society .
- 3. Unfortunately the system in general met with little success , due to the fact that the statics were not fully understood and that unsuitable materials such as bars and chains were used to form the inclined supports or stays .
- 4. It would be very helpful if you could send us statics on your sales .
- 5. In statics the difficulty about income does not arise .