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For the Voigt solid, the system does not undergo any deformation at long time scales. It is represented by a purely viscous damper and a purely elastic component connected in parallel. For the Maxwell liquid, the system flows as a liquid over long periods of time. It is represented by a purely viscous damper and a purely elastic component connected in series.
