damping Flashcards
1
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what is viscous damping?
A
The resistance provided by a fluid against an objects motion
2
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what is critical damping?
A
the amount of damping required to bring a system to equilibrium, without oscillations, in the shortest time possible.
3
Q
what is logarithmic decrement used for?
A
measuring the decay in vibration amplitude
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