form factor

noun
University
1

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

2

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

3

The emissivity of a material.

4

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

5

A factor describing the stress distribution of a body.

6

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