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Pointlike Mass.
Pointlike 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)
point massExample Sentences
"In physics, a pointlike mass is an idealized object that is considered to have mass but occupies no physical space."
"The concept of a pointlike mass is used in the mathematical description of black holes."
"According to Newton's second law of motion, the acceleration of a pointlike mass is directly proportional to the applied force."
"A pointlike mass can be represented mathematically as a Dirac delta function."
"The motion of a pendulum can be analyzed as the motion of a pointlike mass at the end of a weightless rod."
