Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Point Mass.
Point Mass - as a noun
The concept of either matter that is infinitely small, or an object which can be thought of as infinitely small.
Example: "However unlike point particles, point mass can only apply to an object that is infinitely small."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pointlike massExample Sentences
"In physics, a point mass is a hypothetical object with mass but no size or shape."
"The concept of a point mass is often used to simplify calculations in mechanics."
"A point mass is an idealized model used to analyze objects with uniform mass distributions."
"The motion of a point mass can be accurately described using Newton's laws of motion."
"When studying rotational motion, a point mass is often used to represent an object with concentrated mass at a single point."
