pneumatics

pneumatics

the branch of physics concerned with the mechanical properties of gases, esp air

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pneumatics

[nu̇′mad·iks]

(fluid mechanics)

Fluid statics and behavior in closed systems when the fluid is a gas.

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pneumatics

Under-belly reconnaissance pod.

The branch of fluid power systems that uses compressible fluid to transfer energy or perform work.

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