external force; outside strength
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external force; outside strength; force from outside
Refers to power or strength originating from outside a person, organization, or system. Often used in contexts of assistance or intervention.
We need to utilize external forces to complete this project.
He never relies on external help and always completes tasks independently.
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This country's development cannot be separated from foreign investment and external support.
noun
external force (physics); force acting on a system from outside
technicalTechnical term in physics and mechanics referring to forces originating outside the defined system boundaries. Contrast with internal forces within the system.
In mechanics, external force refers to external forces acting upon an object.
For an atom, the force exerted by other atoms upon it is considered an external force.
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This system is unaffected by external forces and remains in a state of rest.
Work done by external forces can change the kinetic energy of an object.