Driving Force (Noun)
Meaning
The act of applying force to propel something; "after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The rocket's driving force was its powerful propulsion system, consisting of liquid fuel and oxidizer.
- Scientists have discovered that water evaporation is the driving force behind the Earth's climate and weather patterns.
- In various chemical reactions, an electric potential difference is the driving force that makes current flow through the conductor.
- For the roller coaster to reach the top of the steep hill, electromagnetic propulsion served as the driving force.
- As the spaceship flew through space, its internal thrusters provided a continuous driving force to change its trajectory.