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Equations of Motion
Engineering Fundamentals · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: Mathematical equations that describe the relationship between forces and the resulting motion of a system, derived from Newton's laws or analytical mechanics.
Example in context
“Engineers derive the equations of motion for a suspension system to optimize ride comfort and handling.”
“Mühendisler, sürüş konforunu ve yol tutuşunu optimize etmek için bir süspansiyon sisteminin hareket denklemlerini türetir.”
Where engineers use it
Fundamental in dynamics, control systems, and robotics. Engineers use equations of motion to model, simulate, and predict system behavior under forces.
Synonyms: EOMs, Motion Equations
Practice: can you use “Equations of Motion” at work?
You are designing a vibration isolator for a sensitive instrument. Write the equations of motion and determine the system's response to a step input.
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“Set up the equations of motion for this two-mass spring system.”
“Equations of Motion” in 21 languages
| English | Equations of Motion |
|---|---|
| Turkish | Hareket Denklemleri |
| French | Équations du mouvement |
| German | Bewegungsgleichungen |
| Spanish | Ecuaciones del movimiento |
| Chinese | 运动方程 |
| Arabic | معادلات الحركة |
| Portuguese | Equações de movimento |
| Russian | Уравнения движения |
| Japanese | 運動方程式 |
| Italian | Equazioni del moto |
| Vietnamese | Phương trình chuyển động |
| Hindi | गति के समीकरण |
| Thai | สมการการเคลื่อนที่ |
| Indonesian | Persamaan Gerak |
| Korean | 운동 방정식 |
| Bengali | গতির সমীকরণ |
| Dutch | Bewegingsvergelijkingen |
| Swedish | Rörelseekvationer |
| Finnish | Liikeyhtälöt |
| Ukrainian | Рівняння руху |
Frequently asked questions
What does Equations of Motion mean in engineering?
Mathematical equations that describe the relationship between forces and the resulting motion of a system, derived from Newton's laws or analytical mechanics. In Engineering Fundamentals, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Equations of Motion?
Equations of Motion is pronounced /ɪˈkweɪʒənz əv ˈmoʊʃən/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Equations of Motion used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “Engineers derive the equations of motion for a suspension system to optimize ride comfort and handling.”
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