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According to the text, what is the relationship between reflectivity and emissivity in the presence of scattering?
According to the text, what is the relationship between reflectivity and emissivity in the presence of scattering?
- They are equal when averaged over 4Ï€ 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?
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?
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?
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?
According to the text, how does Venus's surface temperature compare to its equilibrium temperature?
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