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composition of forces
noun
, Mechanics.
- the union or combination of two or more forces into a single force.
composition of forces
noun
- the combination, by vector algebra, of two or more forces into a single equivalent force (the resultant)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of composition of forces1
First recorded in 1800–10
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