resistance distance

noun

In classical mechanics, the distance from the resistance (on a lever) to the fulcrum.

Meanings

nounresistance distance (plural resistance distances)

plural resistance distances

  1. engineeringIn classical mechanics, the distance from the resistance (on a lever) to the fulcrum.
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