mechanics
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Mechanics is the branch of physics that studies how objects move and the forces that cause those movements. It matters because understanding mechanics helps us predict and explain the behavior of everything from spinning tops and gyroscopes to cars, planets, and other objects in motion.
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Mechanics () is the area of physics concerned with the relationships between force, matter, and motion among physical objects. Forces applied to objects may result in displacements, which are changes of an object's position relative to its environment.