reduced mass

Noun

Meaning

reduced mass (plural reduced masses)

(physics) Half of the harmonic mean of two given masses.

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Examples

Disadvantages versus a traditional slug include lower muzzle momentum due to reduced mass, reduced damage due to smaller bullet diameter, and significantly higher per-unit cost. Source: Internet

The reduced mass in place of the electron mass is used since the electron and proton together orbit each other about a common centre of mass, and constitute a two-body problem to solve. Source: Internet

For hydrogen-1, hydrogen-2 ( deuterium ), and hydrogen-3 ( tritium ) the constant must be slightly modified to use the reduced mass of the system, rather than simply the mass of the electron. Source: Internet

Peak accelerations can be increased by designing the vehicle with a reduced mass, usually achieved by a reduction in the fuel load and tankage and associated structures, but obviously this reduces range, delta-v and burn time. Source: Internet

Spectroscopy In quantum mechanics the energy levels of electrons in atoms depend on the reduced mass of the system of electron and nucleus. Source: Internet

The reduced mass of the system in these equations is close to the mass of a single electron, but differs from it by a small amount about equal to the ratio of mass of the electron to the atomic nucleus. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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