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Harshness)     Glossary Of Terms (Noise, Vibration and
Harshness)    An increase in speed at less than half throttle.
An increase in speed at half to nearly full throttle, such as
0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) in approximately 30 seconds .  An increase
in speed at one-half to full throttle, such as 0-97 km/h (0-60
mph) in approximately 20 seconds .  Ambient Temperature The
surrounding or prevailing temperature.  The quantity or amount
of energy produced by a vibrating component (G force). An
extreme vibration has a high amplitude. A mild vibration has a
low amplitude.  Gear teeth clearance.  Low frequency or low
pitched noise often accompanied by a vibration. Also refer to
Drumming.  Bound Up An overstressed isolation (rubber) mount
that transmits vibration/noise instead of absorbing it.  Brakes
Applied When the service brakes are applied with enough force to
hold the vehicle against movement with