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A poor emitter has a large reflectivity. Explain why.

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To explain why a poor emitter has a large reflectivity, we can break down the concepts of absorption, emission, and reflection in the context of thermal radiation. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understanding Radiation Interaction When radiation (like heat or light) strikes a body, it can be reflected, absorbed, or transmitted. The total incident radiation can be expressed as: \[ Q_I = Q_R + Q_A + Q_T \] where: - \( Q_I \) = incident radiation - \( Q_R \) = reflected radiation ...
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