Mechanics glossary. 2013.
damping — 1) (energy absorption) a shock absorber characteristic which is determined by the orifice pattern of the shock absorber. Dashpot (spike force), conventional (constant force), progressive (increasing force) and self compensating (various force)… … Mechanics glossary
Damping — Classical mechanics Newton s Second Law History of classical mechanics … Wikipedia
Damping ratio — Classical mechanics Newton s Second Law History of classical mechanics … Wikipedia
Damping factor — The term damping factor can also refer to the damping ratio in any damped oscillatory system or in numerical algorithms. In audio system terminology, the damping factor gives the ratio of the rated impedance of the loudspeaker to the source… … Wikipedia
Complex system — This article largely discusses complex systems as a subject of mathematics and the attempts to emulate physical complex systems with emergent properties. For other scientific and professional disciplines addressing complexity in their fields see… … Wikipedia
damping — Bringing a mechanism to rest with minimal oscillation; e.g., in echocardiography, electrical or mechanical loading to reduce duration of echo, transmitter pulse, and transmitter complex. [M.E. damp, poi … Medical dictionary
Oroville-Thermalito Complex — Region: Northern California Nearest City(s): Oroville Thermalito, CA Operator(s): Department of Water Resources, State of California (aka: DWR) … Wikipedia
Vibration — For the soul music group, see The Vibrations. For the machining context, see Machining vibrations. For the albums, see Vibrations (Roy Ayers album) and Vibrations (The Three Sounds album). Classical mechanics … Wikipedia
RLC circuit — A series RLC circuit: a resistor, inductor, and a capacitor An RLC circuit (or LCR circuit) is an electrical circuit consisting of a resistor, an inductor, and a capacitor, connected in series or in parallel. The RLC part of the name is due to… … Wikipedia
Loudspeaker — For other uses, see Loudspeaker (disambiguation). An inexpensive, low fidelity 3½ inch speaker, typically found in small radios … Wikipedia
