damping ratio

noun

A dimensionless measure of the damping in second-order linear dynamic system, appearing as the term ζ in the generalised equation of motion for such a system, ̈q+2ζωₙ̇q+ωₙ²q=F.

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Meanings

noundamping ratio (plural damping ratios)

plural damping ratios

  1. mathematicsA dimensionless measure of the damping in second-order linear dynamic system, appearing as the term ζ in the generalised equation of motion for such a system, ̈q+2ζωₙ̇q+ωₙ²q=F.

Translations

Polish współczynnik tłumienia
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