Absorption Factor (Noun)
Meaning
(physics) the property of a body that determines the fraction of the incident radiation or sound flux absorbed or absorbable by the body.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The absorption factor of the material was measured using a spectrophotometer to determine its effectiveness in reducing noise pollution.
- To reduce echo in the concert hall, the engineers installed acoustic panels with a high absorption factor to minimize sound reflections.
- The absorption factor of the glass was critical in designing the solar panels to maximize energy efficiency.
- In nuclear reactor design, the absorption factor of the control rods is carefully calibrated to regulate the reaction rate.
- Researchers studied the absorption factor of different soil types to understand how they affect the environmental impact of oil spills.