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According to the text, what is the relationship between reflectivity and emissivity in the presence of scattering?

  • They are equal when averaged over 4π steradians (correct)
  • They are equal when viewed from a specific angle
  • They are always different
  • They are always equal

    • What is the equilibrium temperature of an object?

  • The temperature of the object when the effective temperature equals the equilibrium temperature
  • The temperature of the object when the incoming solar radiation is not balanced by reradiation outwards
  • The temperature of the object when the incident solar flux is completely determined by the temperature
  • The temperature of the object when the incoming solar radiation is balanced by reradiation outwards (correct)

    • What can be inferred if the effective temperature of a celestial body exceeds its equilibrium temperature?

  • The celestial body does not possess internal heat sources
  • The celestial body possesses internal heat sources (correct)
  • The celestial body is farther from the Sun
  • The celestial body is closer to the Sun

    • Which celestial bodies mentioned in the text have effective temperatures that exceed their equilibrium temperatures?

    <p>Jupiter and Neptune</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how does Venus's surface temperature compare to its equilibrium temperature?

    <p>Venus's surface temperature is higher than its equilibrium temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

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