Transmission Factor Formula

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Transmission Factor is a measure of the ability of anything to transmit radiation, equal to the ratio of the transmitted flux to the incident flux. Check FAQs
τ=LtLi
τ - Transmission Factor?Lt - Luminous Flux Transmitted by Object?Li - Luminous Flux Incident upon Object?

Transmission Factor Example

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Here is how the Transmission Factor equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Transmission Factor equation looks like.

4.2208Edit=32.5Edit7.7Edit
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Transmission Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
τ=LtLi
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
τ=32.5lm7.7lm
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
τ=32.57.7
Next Step Evaluate
τ=4.22077922077922
LAST Step Rounding Answer
τ=4.2208

Transmission Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Transmission Factor
Transmission Factor is a measure of the ability of anything to transmit radiation, equal to the ratio of the transmitted flux to the incident flux.
Symbol: τ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Luminous Flux Transmitted by Object
Luminous Flux Transmitted by Object is defined as is the measure of the perceived power of light.
Symbol: Lt
Measurement: Luminous FluxUnit: lm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Luminous Flux Incident upon Object
Luminous Flux Incident upon Object is defined as the total luminous flux incident on a surface, per unit area.
Symbol: Li
Measurement: Luminous FluxUnit: lm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Transmission Factor?

Transmission Factor evaluator uses Transmission Factor = Luminous Flux Transmitted by Object/Luminous Flux Incident upon Object to evaluate the Transmission Factor, The Transmission Factor formula is defined as a measure of the ability of anything to transmit radiation, equal to the ratio of the transmitted flux to the incident Flux. Transmission Factor is denoted by τ symbol.

How to evaluate Transmission Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Transmission Factor, enter Luminous Flux Transmitted by Object (Lt) & Luminous Flux Incident upon Object (Li) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Transmission Factor

What is the formula to find Transmission Factor?
The formula of Transmission Factor is expressed as Transmission Factor = Luminous Flux Transmitted by Object/Luminous Flux Incident upon Object. Here is an example- 3.818182 = 32.5/7.7.
How to calculate Transmission Factor?
With Luminous Flux Transmitted by Object (Lt) & Luminous Flux Incident upon Object (Li) we can find Transmission Factor using the formula - Transmission Factor = Luminous Flux Transmitted by Object/Luminous Flux Incident upon Object.
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