Atwood machine en · NOUN
Etymology
Invented in 1784 by the English mathematician George Atwood.
Meanings
- A device used to verify the mechanical laws of motion with constant acceleration, consisting of two objects of known masses connected by a string over a pulley.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atwood's machine | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Atwood machines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
pl spadkownica (Translations)