# linearDamping

> The linear damping of the body. This will reduce the linear velocity over time. See PhysicsBody.linearVelocity.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine.LowLevelPhysics2D](/engine/6000.3/script-reference/unityengine/lowlevelphysics2d.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.Physics2DModule

```csharp
public float linearDamping { get; set; }
```