coefficient
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This ratio is called the coefficient of performance, or COP - the higher it is, the better.
From BBC
For a given speed, the higher the drag coefficient is, the more drag an object feels.
From Scientific American
He makes music of the moment and of the nano-second, and the shock coefficient is often high.
From Los Angeles Times
If we use the standard earth sea-level air density of ρ = 1.2kg/m3, this gives a lift coefficient of 36.
From Scientific American
If Iceland lose and Italy v Belgium finishes 1-1, second place will be decided on overall goal difference, then goals scored, then the teams' disciplinary record, then their Uefa coefficient ranking.
From BBC
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