Mechanics of gelation distinction between a sol (solution) and a gel therefore appears to be understood in a manner analogous to the practical distinction between the elastic and plastic deformation ranges of a metal. The distinction lies in the ability to respond to an applied shear force via macroscopic viscous flow. In a dynamic sense, the response of a gel to an alternating force (oscillation or vibration) will depend upon the period or frequency of vibration. As indicated here, even most simple liquids will exhibit some elastic response at shear rates or frequencies exceeding 5 x 10 cycles per second. Experiments on such
Inch per second tape sound recording, magnetic tape speed is often quoted in inches per second (abbreviated "ips"). Also computer mice sensitivity is also often referred to in inches per second (abbreviated as "ips") along with g force. In rotorcraft health monitoring, rotor and shaft induced vibration levels are often quoted in inches per second. Inch per second The inch per second is a unit of speed or velocity. It expresses the distance in inches ("in") traveled or displaced, divided by time in seconds ("s", or "sec"). The equivalent SI unit is the metre per second. Abbreviations include in/s, in/sec, ips, and less