Pipes in your system will have a C-Factor to help determine this loss. This is a measure of the roughness of the interior of the pipe that creates this friction. Different types of piping will have a different C-Factor, and the higher the C-Factor, the smoother the pipe.
A motif is a literary term that is an idea, object, or concept that repeats itself throughout a text. A motif gives clues to theme or reinforces ideas an author wants to emphasize. A motif generally reinforces the theme of the text. A motif must be repeated throughout a text to be considered a motif.
Here are a few pointers to make it easy to understand: 1  A theme is the underlying dominant idea in every written piece, while a motif is a repetition of certain patterns, ideas or images to reinforce the main theme. 2  A theme is broader than a motif. 3  The author uses motifs to highlight the theme of his story.