Physics A-Level
Attenuation coefficient
What Attenuation coefficient means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The quantity μ in I = I₀e^(−μx), measured in m⁻¹, where a larger value or a thicker absorber gives a smaller transmitted intensity.
Topics that use Attenuation coefficient
- Absorption of X-rays (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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