Definition

The study of how gases behave when they are at rest and how balloons or aircraft stay balanced in the air, especially when the weather changes.

Example

Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons and airships operate in the atmosphere.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of aerostatics?

Yeah, it's that science about balloons and gases, right?

Exactly! I find it fascinating how they manage to stay afloat.

It really is cool — I’d love to learn more about how it all works!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aerostatics → It is formed from "aero-" (from Greek "aēr", meaning air) and "statics" (from Greek "statikos", meaning causing to stand or stationary). The word "aerostatics" refers to the study of gases at rest and the forces acting on them, particularly in relation to buoyancy in the air.

Memory Tip

Imagine studying how things behave in the 'air' ('aero-') when they are 'stationary' ('statics'). This helps you remember that aerostatics is about the forces acting on gases at rest.

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