Shock absorber
Shock Absorber
Shock Absorber (pronunciation: /ʃɒk æbˈzɔːbər/) is a mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp shock impulse, and convert kinetic energy to another form of energy. It is used in various fields, including automotive, aeronautics, and medicine.
Etymology
The term "Shock Absorber" is derived from the function of the device - to absorb shock or sudden impact. The word "shock" comes from the French "choc", which means "violent attack", while "absorber" is derived from the Latin "absorbere", meaning "to swallow up".
Medical Usage
In the medical field, a Shock Absorber refers to a device or a part of the body that helps to reduce the impact of physical shocks on the body. For example, the cartilage in our joints acts as a natural shock absorber, reducing the impact of our movements on the bones and joints. Similarly, artificial shock absorbers are used in prosthetics to provide comfort and stability to the user.
Related Terms
- Cartilage: A type of connective tissue found in various forms in the body, including the joints, outer ear, and larynx.
- Prosthetics: Artificial devices that replace a missing body part, which may be lost through trauma, disease, or a condition present at birth.
- Kinetic Energy: The energy that a body possesses by virtue of being in motion.
- Mechanical Device: Any device that uses mechanical movement to achieve a task.
See Also
- Damping: The process of reducing the amplitude of oscillations in an oscillatory system, often through the use of a damper or shock absorber.
- Energy Conversion: The process of changing one form of energy into another.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Shock absorber
- Wikipedia's article - Shock absorber
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