logarithmic decrement

noun

The logarithm of the ratio of two successive amplitudes separated by one period for oscillators (second-order linear dynamical systems).

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Meanings

nounlogarithmic decrement (plural logarithmic decrements)

plural logarithmic decrements

  1. mathematicsThe logarithm of the ratio of two successive amplitudes separated by one period for oscillators (second-order linear dynamical systems).

Translations

Bulgarian логаритмичен декремент на затихване
  • логаритмичен декремент на затихване (logaritmičen dekrement na zatihvane)Translations
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