attenuation formula
[/əˌtɛn.juˈeɪ.ʃən ˈfɔːr.mjə.lə/]
nounpl: attenuation formulas
fórmula de atenuação
1. A mathematical equation used to calculate the reduction in intensity, amplitude, or power of a signal, wave, or substance as it travels through a medium or over distance
The attenuation formula helps engineers predict signal loss in fiber optic cables.
A fórmula de atenuação ajuda engenheiros a prever a perda de sinal em cabos de fibra óptica.
2. In physics and engineering, a formula that quantifies how much a wave or signal decreases in strength due to absorption, scattering, or dispersion
The attenuation formula showed that the sound wave would lose 50% of its intensity after traveling 100 meters.
A fórmula de atenuação mostrou que a onda sonora perderia 50% de sua intensidade após viajar 100 metros.
This is a specialized technical term predominantly used in telecommunications, electrical engineering, and physics disciplines. It is equally formal and standardized in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese academic and professional contexts, with no regional variations in meaning or usage.
Related Idioms & Phrases
attenuation over distance
frequency-dependent attenuation
calculate attenuation loss
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