Definitions
- Describing the ability of a material to transmit light or other electromagnetic radiation. - Referring to the ratio of transmitted light to incident light through a medium. - Talking about the amount of light that passes through a material without being absorbed or reflected.
- Referring to the process of sending or transferring information, signals, or energy from one place to another. - Describing the mechanism by which power is transferred from an engine to the wheels of a vehicle. - Talking about the act of broadcasting or airing a message, signal, or program through radio, television, or other media.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve the transfer of something from one place to another.
- 2Both words are used in scientific and technical contexts.
- 3Both words have a similar root word, 'transmit'.
What is the difference?
- 1Subject matter: Transmittance refers to the ability of a material to transmit light or other electromagnetic radiation, while transmission refers to the transfer of information, signals, or energy.
- 2Scope: Transmittance is limited to the context of light or electromagnetic radiation, while transmission has a broader range of applications.
- 3Mechanism: Transmittance is a passive process that describes the ability of a material to allow light to pass through it, while transmission can involve active processes such as broadcasting or sending signals.
- 4Usage: Transmittance is more commonly used in scientific and technical contexts, while transmission is used in both technical and everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Transmittance is neutral in connotation, while transmission can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
Remember this!
Transmittance and transmission are two words that involve the transfer of something from one place to another. However, transmittance specifically refers to the ability of a material to transmit light or other electromagnetic radiation, while transmission refers to the transfer of information, signals, or energy. Transmittance is more limited in scope and is used primarily in scientific and technical contexts, while transmission has a broader range of applications and is used in both technical and everyday language.
