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damping factor

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damping factor [′dam·piŋ ‚fak·tər]
(physics)
The ratio of the logarithmic decrement of any underdamped harmonic motion to its period. Also known as damping coefficient.


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[parallel] The peak displacements were measured, and the viscous damping factor of the knee was calculated for each trial with and without the electrogoniometer.
 
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