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If reflectivity of an opaque body is 0.7. Then what percent of the incident energy will be absorbed by the body?

a
30%
b
60%
c
40%
d
70%

detailed solution

Correct option is A

For an opaque body transmissibility τ=0∴  r + a = 1 ⇒ a = absorptivity = 1 – 0.7 = 0.3 ⇒ 30%

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