relaxation behavior

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Definition Noun (Physics): The property of a system, following a disturbance, to return exponentially toward a state of equilibrium. This describes a specific mathematical pattern of decay (exponential decay) in which the rate of return is proportional to how far the system is from equilibrium. Usage This term is used in physics and engineering to describe the response of a system that has been...