mechanical phenomenon

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mechanical phenomenon - a physical phenomenon associated with the equilibrium or motion of objects

physical phenomenon - a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy

inertia - (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force

leverage, purchase - the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever

sound - mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium; "falling trees make a sound in the forest even when no one is there to hear them"

trajectory, flight - the path followed by an object moving through space

resistance - any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion

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