A material has an attenuation coefficient of 0.5 dB per centimeter and its scattering coefficient is negligibly small. What fraction of incident light can pass through a 2-centimeter thickness? a. 0.5 b. 0.25 c. 0.79 d. 0.01 e. None; the material is opague

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A material has an attenuation coefficient of 0.5 dB per centimeter and its
scattering coefficient is negligibly small.
What fraction of incident light can pass through a 2-centimeter thickness?
a. 0.5
b. 0.25
c. 0.79
d. 0.01
e. None; the material is opaque
Transcribed Image Text:A material has an attenuation coefficient of 0.5 dB per centimeter and its scattering coefficient is negligibly small. What fraction of incident light can pass through a 2-centimeter thickness? a. 0.5 b. 0.25 c. 0.79 d. 0.01 e. None; the material is opaque
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