Damping ratio (Factor of critical damping)

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Category: D

Term: Damping ratio (Factor of critical damping)

Description: The ratio of the actual damping coefficient (C) to the critical damping coefficient ( Cc). The critical damping coefficient is a measure of the minimum damping that will allow a displaced system to return to its initial position without oscillation.

Date: Sep 3, 2009