The Emergence Machine

Bend

process · physics · Level 3 · E0

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Emergence definition

Bend emerges from the interaction of force and form, as the shape of an object changes when force is applied, causing it to curve or angle.

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Wiktionary senses

External reference — all senses of the word “bend” on Wiktionary. This atlas concept maps to only the slice of meaning relevant to the prerequisite graph.

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Historical origin

Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL3L2L1L0BendForceFormActionMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

used byprerequisitesMeanderL5OxbowL11BendL3MotionL1ForceL2FormL2E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Motion L1 (requires)
    Understanding motion helps understand force-related concept bend
  • Force L2 (requires)
    Understanding bend requires knowledge of force as a fundamental physical concept.
  • Form L2 (requires)
    Shape into a curve or angle -- prerequisite: form

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