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Rayleigh's dissipation function |
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Rayleigh's dissipation function [′rā·lē ‚dis·ə′pā·shən ‚fəŋk·shən] (mechanics) A function which enters into the equations of motion of a system undergoing small oscillations and represents frictional forces which are proportional to velocities; given by a positive definite quadratic form in the time derivatives of the coordinates. Also known as dissipation function. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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