Focal Length of Reflector Formula

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Focal Length of Reflector refers to the distance from the vertex (the deepest point of the reflector) to the focal point. Check FAQs
fref=(D216c)
fref - Focal Length of Reflector?D - Parabolic Reflector Diameter?c - Depth of Parabola?

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0.0469Edit=(3Edit21612Edit)
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Focal Length of Reflector Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
fref=(D216c)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
fref=(3m21612m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
fref=(321612)
Next Step Evaluate
fref=0.046875m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
fref=0.0469m

Focal Length of Reflector Formula Elements

Variables
Focal Length of Reflector
Focal Length of Reflector refers to the distance from the vertex (the deepest point of the reflector) to the focal point.
Symbol: fref
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Parabolic Reflector Diameter
Parabolic Reflector Diameter refers to the width of the reflector from one edge to the opposite edge, passing through the center.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Parabola
The depth of parabola is a characteristic associated with parabolic reflector antennas, which affects their gain and beamwidth.
Symbol: c
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Focal Length of Reflector?

Focal Length of Reflector evaluator uses Focal Length of Reflector = ((Parabolic Reflector Diameter^2)/(16*Depth of Parabola)) to evaluate the Focal Length of Reflector, Focal Length of Reflector refers to the distance from the vertex (the deepest point of the reflector) to the focal point. It is a critical parameter that characterizes the reflective properties of the surface and determines the degree of convergence or divergence of the reflected rays. Focal Length of Reflector is denoted by fref symbol.

How to evaluate Focal Length of Reflector using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Focal Length of Reflector, enter Parabolic Reflector Diameter (D) & Depth of Parabola (c) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Focal Length of Reflector

What is the formula to find Focal Length of Reflector?
The formula of Focal Length of Reflector is expressed as Focal Length of Reflector = ((Parabolic Reflector Diameter^2)/(16*Depth of Parabola)). Here is an example- 0.046875 = ((3^2)/(16*12)).
How to calculate Focal Length of Reflector?
With Parabolic Reflector Diameter (D) & Depth of Parabola (c) we can find Focal Length of Reflector using the formula - Focal Length of Reflector = ((Parabolic Reflector Diameter^2)/(16*Depth of Parabola)).
Can the Focal Length of Reflector be negative?
No, the Focal Length of Reflector, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Focal Length of Reflector?
Focal Length of Reflector is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Focal Length of Reflector can be measured.
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