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stat·ics  (sttks)
n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)
The equilibrium mechanics of stationary bodies.
statics [ˈstætɪks]
n
(Physics / General Physics) (functioning as singular) the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that produce a state of equilibrium in a system of bodies Compare dynamics [1]
statics  (sttks)
The branch of physics that deals with physical systems in equilibrium, in which no bodies are in motion, and all forces are offset or counterbalanced by other forces.
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Noun1.statics - the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium
mechanics - the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
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statics
n sing → Statik f


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The Art of Sight Recognition, being no longer needed, was no longer practised; and the studies of Geometry, Statics, Kinetics, and other kindred subjects, came soon to be considered superfluous, and fell into disrespect and neglect even at our University.
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Professor, you must not confound statics with dynamics or you will be exposed to grave errors.
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The two sentiments, equal in force, kept her stationary by a law as true in ethics as it is in statics.
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