funicular polygon

noun — 2 senses

funicular polygon

noun
1

Architecture, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics The figure formed by a cord or string hung from two points on which various forces act upon in the form of suspended weights.

2

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics A free body diagram of this type of string.

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