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has gloss | eng: Dynamical friction is a term in astrophysics related to loss of momentum and kinetic energy of moving bodies through a gravitational interaction with surrounding matter in space. It is sometimes referred to as gravitational drag, and was first discussed in detail by Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar in 1943. |
lexicalization | eng: dynamical friction |
instance of | c/Effects of gravitation |
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