workingPrinciple

P102765
predicate

Indicates the fundamental mechanism or rule by which something operates or functions.

Observed surface forms (4)

Surface form Occurrences
hasWorkingPrinciple 2
computationalPrinciple 1
operationPrinciple 1

Sample triples (6)

Subject Object
Newcomen atmospheric engine atmospheric pressure acting on a piston
Wankel rotary engine rotary motion instead of reciprocating motion via predicate surface "hasWorkingPrinciple"
Wankel rotary engine four-stroke thermodynamic cycle via predicate surface "hasWorkingPrinciple"
Small Carry-on Impactor uses explosive charge to accelerate a copper projectile into the surface via predicate surface "operationPrinciple"
Difference Engine No. 1 mechanical digit wheels via predicate surface "computationalPrinciple"
Kaplan
surface form: Kaplan turbine
reaction and lift on rotating blades via predicate surface "worksOnPrinciple"