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  • Dashpot Meanings

    noun a type of shock absorber

    Fields related to dashpot

    Civil Engineering

    Dashpots are sometimes used in civil engineering structures to dampen oscillations caused by wind or seismic activity.

    Engineering

    A dashpot is a mechanical device used in engineering to provide resistance to motion, typically in damping applications.

    Physics

    In physics, a dashpot is used to provide resistance to motion, often in the context of oscillations or vibrations.

    Automotive Engineering

    Dashpots can be found in automotive engineering, for example in shock absorbers to dampen vibrations.

    Aerospace Engineering

    In aerospace engineering, dashpots may be used in control systems for precise motion control.

    Mechanical Systems

    Dashpots are commonly used in mechanical systems to control the speed or motion of components.

    Occupation Usage of dashpot

    Engineer

    In engineering, a dashpot is used to provide resistance to the motion of a mechanical system, such as in shock absorbers or hydraulic dampers.

    Physicist

    Physicists use dashpots in experiments to study the behavior of systems under damping conditions, such as in oscillation experiments.

    Automotive Technician

    Automotive technicians use dashpots in vehicles as part of the suspension system to help absorb shocks and vibrations from the road.

    Aerospace Engineer

    Aerospace engineers use dashpots in aircraft landing gear systems to provide controlled damping during landing and takeoff.

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