Reflective Power (Noun)
Meaning
The ratio of reflected to incident light.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The reflective power of the mirror was reduced by applying a special coating to its surface.
- In order to measure the reflective power of a surface, we need to calculate the ratio of reflected to incident light.
- The researcher studied the reflective power of different materials to determine which one would be most suitable for the new telescope design.
- The reflective power of the ocean's surface varies greatly depending on the angle of the sun and the amount of wave activity.
- The company specializes in creating materials with high reflective power for use in solar panels and other renewable energy applications.