funicular polygon

noun

The figure formed by a cord or string hung from two points on which various forces act upon in the form of suspended weights.

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Meanings

nounfunicular polygon (plural funicular polygons)

plural funicular polygons

  1. architectureThe figure formed by a cord or string hung from two points on which various forces act upon in the form of suspended weights.
  2. natural sciencesA free body diagram of this type of string.
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APA

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Chicago

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