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TANGENTIAL FORCE

\tand͡ʒˈɛnʃə͡l fˈɔːs], \tand‍ʒˈɛnʃə‍l fˈɔːs], \t_a_n_dʒ_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_əl f_ˈɔː_s]\

Definitions of TANGENTIAL FORCE

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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(Math.) A force acting on a revolving body in a direction tangential to its path, and causing its velocity to vary from point to point.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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