by Josh Manuel | Apr 17, 2025 | Lexicon
Closed Quotient refers to the proportion of time during a vocal fold vibration cycle when the vocal folds are completely closed (adducted). It is usually expressed as a percentage. Closed quotient is a critical factor in voice production, as it influences the tone,...
by Josh Manuel | Apr 17, 2025 | Lexicon
Chaos theory is a branch of mathematics and physics that studies complex and unpredictable systems. It explores how seemingly random and chaotic behavior can emerge from simple nonlinear equations. Chaos theory suggests that small changes in initial conditions can...
by Josh Manuel | Apr 16, 2025 | Lexicon
Centimeters of water is a unit of pressure measurement. It is used to quantify pressure in terms of the height of a column of water. One centimeter of water is equal to the pressure exerted by a one-centimeter high column of water under the influence of gravity at...
by Josh Manuel | Apr 16, 2025 | Lexicon
Boyle’s Law is a fundamental principle in physics that describes the relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas at a constant temperature. Named after physicist Robert Boyle, who formulated the law in the 17th century, it states that the pressure of a...
by Josh Manuel | Apr 16, 2025 | Lexicon
The Bernoulli Effect, named after the Swiss mathematician Daniel Bernoulli, refers to a principle within fluid dynamics that states that an increase in the speed of a fluid occurs simultaneously with a decrease in pressure or potential energy of the fluid. In other...
