Attenuation coefficient

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The attenuation coefficient is quantified as the measure of how easily a material can be penetrated by thean x-ray beam. It quantifies how much the beam is "attenuated" (i.e. weakened) by the material it is passing through.

  • -<p>The <strong>attenuation coefficient</strong> is quantified as the measure of how easily a material can be penetrated by the x-ray beam. It quantifies how much the beam is "attenuated" (i.e. weakened) by the material it is passing through.</p>
  • +<p>The <strong>attenuation coefficient</strong> is quantified as the measure of how easily a material can be penetrated by an x-ray beam. It quantifies how much the beam is "attenuated" (i.e. weakened) by the material it is passing through.</p>

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