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Atwood machine
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English
Alternative forms
en Atwood's machine
Etymology
Invented in 1784 by the English mathematician George Atwood.
Noun
A device used to verify the mechanical laws of motion with constant acceleration, consisting of two objects of known masses connected by a string over a pulley.
Translations
Polish: pl spadkownica f
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