The change in energy as the wave passes through a layer is a constant of the material for a given wavelength and is called its
A
latent heat of vaporization
No worries! Weāve got your back. Try BYJUāS free classes today!
B
absorption coefficient.
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
adsorption coefficient.
No worries! Weāve got your back. Try BYJUāS free classes today!
D
none of the above
No worries! Weāve got your back. Try BYJUāS free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is A absorption coefficient.
The change in energy as the wave passes through a layer is a constant of the material for a given wavelength and is called its absorption coefficient.
Absorption coefficient is a measure of rate of decrease in the intensity of electromagnetic radiation as it passes through given substance, the fraction of incident radiant energy absorbed per unit mass or thickness of an absorber.