continuous variation


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continuous variation

n.
Variation within a population in which phenotypes may have any value between the extremes.
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The optical design of the TrioFokus provides continuous variation of the collimator focal length between 50-150mm through the single movement of optical components.
In the frame of the homotopy method, we first construct such a continuous variation (or deformation) [phi] (x, t; q) that as q increases from 0 to 1, [phi] (x, t; q) varies from the initial approach [u.sub.0](x, t) to the solution u(x, t) of (3).
The stoichiometry of the L metallic ions complexes in acetonitrile was examined by the method of continuous variation [24].
Finding practical solutions to reduce the temporal and spatial variation of center pivots is therefore essential and requires knowledge about the continuous variation of the SDE in different weather conditions.
The food glazing agent market has witnessed continuous variation in the market with respect to continuous variations and launch of substitute products by major players, including synthetic food glazing agents.
Semi-rotary drive allows continuous variation of printing length without changes for plate and blanket cylinder.
It can realize continuous variation of thrust power ranging from 1,500 to 7,500 newtons, according to Wu Weiren.
As a guideline, when the feed rate into the screw is erratic there will be evidence in continuous variation in the motor amps with a proportional change in head pressure at the same frequency.

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