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principle of virtual work [′prin·sə·pəl əv ′vər·chə·wəl ‚wərk]

(mechanics)

The principle that the total work done by all forces acting on a system in static equilibrium is zero for any infinitesimal displacement from equilibrium which is consistent with the constraints of the system. Also known as virtual work principle.

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