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TORSIONALLY FLEXIBLE [1 record]

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Record 1 1980-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
  • Mechanics
CONT

[A torsional pendulum is a] device consisting of a disk or other large moment of inertia mounted on one end of a torsionally flexible elastic rod whose other end is held fixed; if the disk is twisted and released, it will undergo simple harmonic motion, provided the torque in the rod is proportional to the angle of twist.

Key term(s)
  • tortionally flexible

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
  • Mécanique
DEF

Pouvant subir une torsion.

CONT

Le rotor anti-couple: simple lame torsible et flexible en matériau composite, et de nombreux accessoires empruntés à la grande série (industries automobile et connexes).

Spanish

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