Friday, 29 March 2024, 8:57 AM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Resonant FrequencyVibration at the natural frequency of a component. |
Resonant NoiseA noise that results from vibration at the natural frequency of a component. |
ResonatorComponent of the exhaust system to reduce noise. |
ResourcesSources of information, expertise and knowledge. |
RespiratorA device worn over the face to filter particles and fumes out of the air being breathed. Modern 2K paints require the use of air-fed respirators which provide an efficiently filtered supply of air at a positive pressure around a half-or full-face mask worn by the painter. |
RestrictorA narrowing of a passage used to control flow of a gas or liquid. |
Resultant ForceA force acting in one direction as result of other forces acting on an object from other directions. |
RetarderA slow-evaporating solvent added to a paint to prolong the drying time. Typically used to reduce orange peel or blushing. |
RetrofitThe fitting of a system after the vehicle has left the factory or later in its life. |
RetrofittedRetrofitting refers to the act of adding new technology or features to older systems. |