The gavel typically rests on a sound block, which is a small wooden or metal piece used to enhance the sound when the gavel strikes it. The sound block helps amplify the noise created by the gavel, making it easier for the presiding officer to call for order or announce a decision during a meeting or court proceeding.
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We say "rap" or "bang" to describe the sound produced by a gavel.
The pen is at rest as long as it is not moving relative to its surroundings. If the pen is stationary, it is considered to be at rest.
Objects at rest stay at rest because of inertia, which is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion. Inertia causes the object to maintain its state of rest unless acted upon by an external force.
If the pen is not moving, it is at rest. If the pen is in motion, then it is not at rest.
The object used by a judge when making an order is called a gavel. It is a ceremonial mallet used to signal the beginning or end of a court session, as well as to bring order or attention to the proceedings.