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relaxation time

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relaxation time
n. Physics
The time required for an exponential variable to decrease to 1/e (0.368) of its initial value.
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Noun1.relaxation time - the time constant of an exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
time constant - (electronics) the time required for the current or voltage in a circuit to rise or fall exponentially through approximately 63 per cent of its amplitude


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Because I wasn't playing last weekend I headed away with 16 other lads and it was nice to get some relaxation time .
At low deformations, the characteristic relaxation time of the foam is expected to depend on the relaxation time for cell wall bending.
Murray plans to return to his London base and will allow himself some relaxation time.
 
 
 
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