Sets the linear damping of a Body

See [[Body:getLinearDamping]] for a definition of linear damping.


Linear damping can take any value from 0 to infinity. It is recommended to stay between 0 and 0.1, though. Other values will make the objects look "floaty"(if gravity is enabled).

== Function ==
=== Synopsis ===
<source lang="lua">
Body:setLinearDamping( ld )
</source>
=== Arguments ===
{{param|number|ld|The new linear damping}}
=== Returns ===
Nothing.

== See Also ==
* [[parent::Body]]
[[Category:Functions]]
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== Other Languages ==
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