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Vibration Theory and Terminology: Damping

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Fig 1: Damping An Object Or Material To Dissipate Or Absorb Vibration
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Callout Component Name
1 Low Damping
2 High Damping

Damping is the ability of an object or material to dissipate or absorb vibration. The automotive shock absorber is a good example. The function of the shock absorber is to absorb or dampen the oscillations of the suspension system.