form factor

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1. 1

   The ratio of the RMS value to the absolute mean of a sinusoidal wave (especially to that…

   The ratio of the RMS value to the absolute mean of a sinusoidal wave (especially to that of an alternating current).

2. 2

   Any of several functions that describe the unknown internal state of a particle.

3. 3

   The emissivity of a material.

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   1. 4

      A function that describes the scattering power of an atom as function of the scattering…

      A function that describes the scattering power of an atom as function of the scattering angle.

   2. 5

      A factor describing the stress distribution of a body.

   3. 6

      The geometry of an object, especially in engineering design

      The geometry of an object, especially in engineering design; configuration.

      • Shugart Associates first introduced the 5.25-inch form factor along with the first 5.25-inch floppy drive back in 1976.
      • 2007, March, Erin McKean, “Redefining the dictionary”, Technology Entertainment Design I want him to barely remember that this is the form factor that dictionaries used to come in.

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