parallel forces

plural noun

, Mechanics.

1. forces acting along parallel lines of action.

Example Sentences

In the study of parallel forces, especially such as tend to produce rotation, we consider a similar quantity.

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Moment of Force; parallel forces, couple, effective and non-effective component.

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They may be considered as a pair of parallel forces acting on a body, each tending to produce rotation.

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Would any young lady like to explain to me how to find the resultant of a system of parallel forces?

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The theory of parallel forces is included as a limiting case.

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