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  1. The ratio of the energy absorbed by the body to total energy falling on it is called

  2. A.

     Absorptive power

    B.

     Emissive power

    C.

     Absorptivity

    D.

     Emissivity

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    Absorptive power is a measure of heat absorbed by an object. When heat is incident on the surface an object, a part of it is absorbed and the remaining part is reflected. Usually the absorbed radiation is converted to thermal energy, increasing the object's temperature.


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