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Dynamics vs Fluctuation - What's the difference?

dynamics | fluctuation |

As nouns the difference between dynamics and fluctuation

is that dynamics is (mechanics) the branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects while fluctuation is a motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction.

dynamics

English

Noun

(en-plural noun)
  • (mechanics) The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.
  • (music) The volume of the sound, such as piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte, and forte.

    • Related terms

    * dynamic

    Derived terms

    (terms derived using -dynamics) * aerodynamics * chemodynamics * cliodynamics * electrodynamics * hydrodynamics * magnetohydrodynamics * psychodynamics * thermodynamics

    See also

    * statics

    External links

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    fluctuation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction.
    • the fluctuations of the sea
  • A wavering; unsteadiness.
    • fluctuations of opinion
    fluctuations of prices
  • In medicine, a wave-like motion or undulation of a fluid in a natural or abnormal cavity (e.g. pus in an abscess), which is felt during palpation or percussion.

    • Related terms

    * fluctuate