Out of Phase

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Out of Phase

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The condition of two or more cyclic motions which are not at the same part of their cycles at the same instant. Also called out of step. Compare in phase. </dd>
Two or more cycles motions which are at the same part of their cycles at the same instant are said to be in phase or in step. </dd>

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use