Practice - Emissivity (ε)
Practice Questions
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What is emissivity?
💡 Hint: Think of how surfaces emit heat.
What is the range of emissivity values?
💡 Hint: What does a perfect emitter have?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a blackbody's emissivity equal?
💡 Hint: Think about what a perfect emitter would be.
True or False: A greybody can emit radiation at an emissivity greater than 1.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of greybody.
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Challenge Problems
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A surface has an emissivity of 0.75 and is maintained at a temperature of 800 K. Calculate how much thermal radiation it emits per square meter using the Stefan–Boltzmann Law.
💡 Hint: Calculate T to the fourth power before multiplying.
Discuss how the emissivity of materials in a building can affect its energy efficiency. Provide two examples.
💡 Hint: Think about materials used in heating versus cooling scenarios.
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