rotational resistance

rotational resistance

[rō′tā·shən·əl ri′zis·təns]
(mechanics)
The real part of rotational impedance; it is responsible for dissipation of energy. Also known as mechanical rotational resistance.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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