# linearDamping

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

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [Unity.U2D.Physics](/engine/6000.5/script-reference/unity/u2d/physics.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.PhysicsCore2DModule

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