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particle velocity [1 record]

Record 1 2003-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acoustics (Physics)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
  • Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
DEF

In a progressive or standing sound wave, the longitudinal alternating velocity of the air or fluid particles, taken either as the maximum or r.m.s. velocity.

CONT

the measurable aspects of sound in common use are: particle displacement; particle velocity; particle acceleration; sound pressure

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acoustique (Physique)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
  • Isolation et acoustique architecturale
DEF

Dérivée géométrique par rapport au temps du déplacement d'une particule.

OBS

vitesse acoustique; vitesse d'une particule : termes normalisés par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Acústica (Física)
  • Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
  • Aislamiento y acústica arquitectónicos
DEF

Variación de la elongación acústica con el tiempo.

Key term(s)
  • velocidad de una partícula
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