Suspension
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Suspension may refer to:
In science and engineering:
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In science and engineering:
- Suspension (topology), in mathematics
- Suspension (dynamical systems), in mathematics
- Suspension (chemistry)Suspension (chemistry)In chemistry, a suspension is a heterogeneous fluid containing solid particles that are sufficiently large for sedimentation. Usually they must be larger than 1 micrometer. The internal phase is dispersed throughout the external phase through mechanical agitation, with the use of certain...
, mixture of two chemicals with the property that one does not rapidly settle out - Suspension (vehicle)Suspension (vehicle)Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose — contributing to the car's roadholding/handling and braking for good active safety and driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle occupants...
, system of linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels - Suspension (motorcycle)Suspension (motorcycle)A motorcycle's suspension serves a dual purpose: contributing to the vehicle's handling and braking, and providing safety and comfort by keeping the vehicle's passengers comfortably isolated from road noise, bumps and vibrations....
, system of linkages that connects a motorcycle to its wheels - Bicycle suspensionBicycle suspensionA bicycle suspension is the system or systems used to suspend the rider and all or part of the bicycle in order to protect them from the roughness of the terrain over which they travel...
, system of linkages that connects a bicycle to its wheels - The superstructure of a suspension bridgeSuspension bridgeA suspension bridge is a type of bridge in which the deck is hung below suspension cables on vertical suspenders. Outside Tibet and Bhutan, where the first examples of this type of bridge were built in the 15th century, this type of bridge dates from the early 19th century...
- Suspensory behaviorSuspensory behaviorSuspensory Behavior, exhibited by primates, is a form of arboreal locomotion or a feeding behavior which involves hanging or suspension of the body below or among the branches, rather than moving or sitting on top of the branches...
, a type of arboreal locomotionArboreal locomotionArboreal locomotion is the locomotion of animals in trees. In every habitat in which trees are present, animals have evolved to move in them. Some animals may only scale trees occasionally, while others are exclusively arboreal. These habitats pose numerous mechanical challenges to animals...
most popularly exhibited by primatePrimateA primate is a mammal of the order Primates , which contains prosimians and simians. Primates arose from ancestors that lived in the trees of tropical forests; many primate characteristics represent adaptations to life in this challenging three-dimensional environment...
s - Thunk (delayed computation), in computer science
Other:
- Suspended animationSuspended animationSuspended animation is the slowing of life processes by external means without termination. Breathing, heartbeat, and other involuntary functions may still occur, but they can only be detected by artificial means. Extreme cold can be used to precipitate the slowing of an individual's functions; use...
, a dormant state or frozen effects of time - Suspension (music), one or more notes temporarily held before resolving to a chord tone
- Suspension (punishment)Suspension (punishment)Suspension is a form of punishment that people receive for violating rules and regulations.- Workplace :Suspension is a common practice in the workplace for being in violation of an organization's policy...
, form of punishment for violating rules in the workforce and academia - Suspension (body modification)Suspension (body modification)A suspension is the act of suspending a human body from hooks that have been put through body piercings. These piercings are temporary and are performed just prior to the actual suspension.- Method :...
, the act of suspending a human body from hooks that have been put through body piercings. - Suspension (2008 film)Suspension (2008 film)Suspension is an American science-fiction film starring Scott Cordes, Annie Tedescom, Caroline Vinciguerra, Josh Werlitt, David Fritts and directed by Alec Joler and Ethan Shaftel.-Plot:...
, 2008 film directed by Alec Joler and Ethan Shaftel