Asked by violet
Which factors affect absorption and reflection of thermal energy? Check all that apply.
color of the material
mass of the material
texture of the material
volume of the material
weight of the material
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- color of the material — Yes. Darker colors absorb more thermal (radiant) energy; lighter/whiter colors reflect more.
- texture of the material — Yes. Rough or matte surfaces absorb more and scatter radiation; smooth, shiny surfaces reflect more.
No (do not directly affect absorption/reflection): mass, volume, weight — these affect how much energy is needed to change the material's temperature (heat capacity), but not the fraction of incoming thermal radiation that is absorbed vs. reflected.
- texture of the material — Yes. Rough or matte surfaces absorb more and scatter radiation; smooth, shiny surfaces reflect more.
No (do not directly affect absorption/reflection): mass, volume, weight — these affect how much energy is needed to change the material's temperature (heat capacity), but not the fraction of incoming thermal radiation that is absorbed vs. reflected.
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