viscous damping

Definition

Electronics

• The use of a fluid to reduce or limit the amplitude of a mechanical motion, such as a vibration. An example is the use of a ferrofluid for damping the motion of a high frequency speaker. Also called fluid damping.

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Contexts for “viscous damping”

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• Electronics