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Reflectivity is the fraction of incident radiation flux reflected by the body. Check FAQs
ρ=1-α
ρ - Reflectivity?α - Absorptivity?

Reflectivity using Absorptivity for Opaque Surface Example

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0.35Edit=1-0.65Edit
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Reflectivity using Absorptivity for Opaque Surface Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ρ=1-α
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ρ=1-0.65
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ρ=1-0.65
LAST Step Evaluate
ρ=0.35

Reflectivity using Absorptivity for Opaque Surface Formula Elements

Variables
Reflectivity
Reflectivity is the fraction of incident radiation flux reflected by the body.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Absorptivity
Absorptivity is the fraction of incident radiation flux absorbed by the body.
Symbol: α
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.

Other Formulas to find Reflectivity

​Go Reflectivity given Absorptivity and Transmissivity
ρ=1-α-τ
​Go Reflectivity using Reflected Radiation and Incident Radiation
ρ=GrefGi

Other formulas in Absorptivity, Reflectivity and Transmissivity category

​Go Absorbed Radiation using Absorptivity and Incident Radiation
Gabs=αGi
​Go Absorbed Radiation using Incident, Reflected and Transmitted Radiation
Gabs=Gi-Gref-Gtr
​Go Absorptivity
α=GabsGi
​Go Absorptivity using Reflectivity and Transmissivity
α=1-ρ-τ

How to Evaluate Reflectivity using Absorptivity for Opaque Surface?

Reflectivity using Absorptivity for Opaque Surface evaluator uses Reflectivity = 1-Absorptivity to evaluate the Reflectivity, Reflectivity using Absorptivity for Opaque Surface formula is defined as a measure of the proportion of incident radiation that is reflected by an opaque surface, with the remaining radiation being absorbed, allowing for the analysis of radiation interactions with materials. Reflectivity is denoted by ρ symbol.

How to evaluate Reflectivity using Absorptivity for Opaque Surface using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Reflectivity using Absorptivity for Opaque Surface, enter Absorptivity (α) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Reflectivity using Absorptivity for Opaque Surface

What is the formula to find Reflectivity using Absorptivity for Opaque Surface?
The formula of Reflectivity using Absorptivity for Opaque Surface is expressed as Reflectivity = 1-Absorptivity. Here is an example- 0.35 = 1-0.65.
How to calculate Reflectivity using Absorptivity for Opaque Surface?
With Absorptivity (α) we can find Reflectivity using Absorptivity for Opaque Surface using the formula - Reflectivity = 1-Absorptivity.
What are the other ways to Calculate Reflectivity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Reflectivity-
  • Reflectivity=1-Absorptivity-TransmissivityOpenImg
  • Reflectivity=Reflected Radiation/Incident RadiationOpenImg
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