What does degrees of freedom (DOFs) mean in COMSOL Multiphysics?

Structural Mechanics (2)

Solution Number:	875
Title:	What does degrees of freedom (DOFs) mean in COMSOL Multiphysics?
Platform:	All Platforms
Applies to:	All Products
Versions:	3.5a, 4.0, 4.0a, 4.1, 4.2
Created:	June 18, 2002
Last Modified:	May 20, 2011
Categories:	Solver, Physics Interfaces, Mesh
Keywords:	DOF, degree

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