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A branch of physics that studies motion, forces, and their effects on bodies.
Natural examples
In der Mechanik berechnen wir die Bewegung eines Körpers.
In mechanics, we calculate the motion of a body.
Sie versteht die Mechanik hinter dem Fahrradschloss.
She understands the mechanism behind the bike lock.
Die Mechanik des Spiels ist leicht zu lernen.
The game's mechanics are easy to learn.
Usage note
Feminine and usually uncountable. It can also mean the working structure of a system.
Mini-lesson: Mechanik
A branch of physics that studies motion, forces, and their effects on bodies. Feminine and usually uncountable. It can also mean the working structure of a system.
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