Q factor
:For other uses of the terms Q and Q factor see Q value.
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The Q factor or quality factor is a measure of the "quality" of a resonant system.
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Resonant systems respond to frequencies close to the natural frequency much more strongly than they respond to other frequencies. The Q factor indicates the amount of resistance to resonance in a system. Systems with a high Q factor resonate with a greater amplitude (at the resonant frequency) than systems with a low Q factor. Damping decreases the Q factor.
Related Topics:
Frequencies - Damping
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