What does reflectivity mean?
Definitions for reflectivity
ˌri flɛkˈtɪv ɪ tire·flec·tiv·i·ty
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Princeton's WordNet
coefficient of reflection, reflection factor, reflectance, reflectivitynoun
the fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface
reflection, reflexion, reflectivitynoun
the ability to reflect beams or rays
reflectiveness, reflectivitynoun
the capability of quiet thought or contemplation
Wiktionary
reflectivitynoun
Quality of being reflective.
Wikipedia
Reflectivity
The reflectance of the surface of a material is its effectiveness in reflecting radiant energy. It is the fraction of incident electromagnetic power that is reflected at the boundary. Reflectance is a component of the response of the electronic structure of the material to the electromagnetic field of light, and is in general a function of the frequency, or wavelength, of the light, its polarization, and the angle of incidence. The dependence of reflectance on the wavelength is called a reflectance spectrum or spectral reflectance curve.
ChatGPT
reflectivity
Reflectivity is a property or quality that refers to the degree to which a surface or material can reflect light, sound, or other forms of energy. Higher reflectivity indicates that the material or surface reflects a greater proportion of the incident energy. It is often expressed as a decimal or percentage. This concept is used in a variety of fields, including physics, meteorology, and engineering.
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Reflectivity
Reflectivity and reflectance generally refer to the fraction of incident electromagnetic power that is reflected at an interface, while the term "reflection coefficient" is used for the fraction of electric field reflected.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of reflectivity in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of reflectivity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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