mechanics

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Newtonian mechanics, classical mechanics

the branch of mechanics based on Newton's laws of motion

fluid mechanics, hydraulics

study of the mechanics of fluids

pneumatics

the branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases

statics

the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium

dynamics, kinetics

the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies

kinematics

the branch of mechanics concerned with motion without reference to force or mass

aerodynamics, aeromechanics

the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow

hydrostatics

study of the mechanical properties of fluids that are not in motion

hydrodynamics, hydrokinetics

study of fluids in motion

ballistics

the science of flight dynamics

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natural philosophy, physics

the science of matter and energy and their interactions

Synonyms:

mechanism

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carrying into action, carrying out, execution, performance

the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it