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Let 220 W/m² of radiant energy is absorbed by a convex surface, 90 W/m² is reflected and 40 W/m² is transmitted through it. What is the value of absorptivity?

a.

0.72

b.

0.62

c.

0.52

d.

0.42

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Answer: (b).0.62

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Q. Let 220 W/m² of radiant energy is absorbed by a convex surface, 90 W/m² is reflected and 40 W/m² is transmitted through it. What is the value of absorptivity?

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