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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
What is the equilibrium temperature of an object?
The temperature of the object when the incoming solar radiation is balanced by reradiation outwards
What can be inferred if the effective temperature of a celestial body exceeds its equilibrium temperature?
The celestial body possesses internal heat sources
Which celestial bodies mentioned in the text have effective temperatures that exceed their equilibrium temperatures?
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According to the text, how does Venus's surface temperature compare to its equilibrium temperature?
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