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Absorptivity is the fraction of incident radiation flux absorbed by the body. Check FAQs
α=GabsG
α - Absorptivity?Gabs - Absorbed Radiation?G - Incident Radiation?

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0.4333Edit=260Edit600Edit
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Absorptivity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
α=GabsG
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
α=260W/m²600W/m²
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
α=260600
Next Step Evaluate
α=0.433333333333333
LAST Step Rounding Answer
α=0.4333

Absorptivity Formula Elements

Variables
Absorptivity
Absorptivity is the fraction of incident radiation flux absorbed by the body.
Symbol: α
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Absorbed Radiation
Absorbed radiation is the amount of radiation energy absorbed by the body per its unit surface area.
Symbol: Gabs
Measurement: Heat Flux DensityUnit: W/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Incident Radiation
Incident radiation is the amount of radiation flux incident on a surface.
Symbol: G
Measurement: Heat Flux DensityUnit: W/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Absorptivity

​Go Absorptivity using Reflectivity and Transmissivity
α=1-ρ-τ
​Go Absorptivity using Reflectivity for Opaque Surface
α=1-ρ

Other formulas in Absorptivity, Reflectivity and Transmissivity category

​Go Absorbed Radiation using Absorptivity and Incident Radiation
Gabs=αG
​Go Absorbed Radiation using Incident, Reflected and Transmitted Radiation
Gabs=G-Gref-Gtr
​Go Incident Radiation using Absorbed, Reflected and Transmitted Radiation
G=Gabs+Gref+Gtr
​Go Incident Radiation using Absorptivity and Absorbed Energy
G=Gabsα

How to Evaluate Absorptivity?

Absorptivity evaluator uses Absorptivity = Absorbed Radiation/Incident Radiation to evaluate the Absorptivity, Absorptivity formula is defined as a measure of the amount of radiation absorbed by a substance, describing the ability of a material to absorb radiation energy, which is essential in understanding the interaction between radiation and matter in various fields such as physics, chemistry, and biology. Absorptivity is denoted by α symbol.

How to evaluate Absorptivity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Absorptivity, enter Absorbed Radiation (Gabs) & Incident Radiation (G) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Absorptivity

What is the formula to find Absorptivity?
The formula of Absorptivity is expressed as Absorptivity = Absorbed Radiation/Incident Radiation. Here is an example- 0.433333 = 260/600.
How to calculate Absorptivity?
With Absorbed Radiation (Gabs) & Incident Radiation (G) we can find Absorptivity using the formula - Absorptivity = Absorbed Radiation/Incident Radiation.
What are the other ways to Calculate Absorptivity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Absorptivity-
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