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MOMENT FORCE [5 records]

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Record 1 2019-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
  • Spacecraft
  • Artificial Intelligence
OBS

Component of the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Intelligence artificielle
OBS

Élément du manipulateur agile spécialisé.

Spanish

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Record 2 2015-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
  • Psychology
CONT

Perhaps the most significant advance in understanding psychological momentum came with the multidimensional model of momentum in sports. This model comprises a number of critical elements that determine the development of momentum. These elements form a 'momentum chain,' which has allowed researchers to test the predictions of the model.

CONT

The concept of 'momentum' in sport contests is commonly referred to by athletes, coaches, and commentators alike, and as such, has provided an appealing area of study for sport psychologists.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
  • Psychologie
DEF

[...] pouvoir psychologique ajouté ou gagné qui modifie les perceptions interpersonnelles et influence la performance mentale et physique d'un individu.

Spanish

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Record 3 2012-04-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
DEF

With reference to a given point or axis, the vector of which the magnitude is equal to the product of the force and of its distance from the point or axis considered.

OBS

SI symbol: M (capital italic).

OBS

SI unit: newton metre (N m).

OBS

moment of force; M: term and abbreviation standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
DEF

Par rapport à un point ou un axe donnés, le vecteur dont la grandeur est égale au produit de la force et de sa distance du point ou de l'axe considéré.

OBS

Symbole SI : M (majuscule italique).

OBS

Unité SI : newton mètre (N m).

OBS

moment d'une force; M : terme et abréviation normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale.

Spanish

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Record 4 1992-10-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Artificial Intelligence

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Intelligence artificielle

Spanish

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Record 5 1982-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipbuilding

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions navales

Spanish

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