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Reflectivity is the fraction of incident radiation flux reflected by the body. Check FAQs
ρ=GrefG
ρ - Reflectivity?Gref - Reflected Radiation?G - Incident Radiation?

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Reflectivity using Reflected Radiation and Incident Radiation Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Reflectivity using Reflected Radiation and Incident Radiation?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
ρ=GrefG
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ρ=150W/m²600W/m²
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ρ=150600
LAST Step Evaluate
ρ=0.25

Reflectivity using Reflected Radiation and Incident Radiation 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.
Reflected Radiation
Reflected radiation is the amount of radiation energy reflected by the body per its unit surface area.
Symbol: Gref
Measurement: Heat Flux DensityUnit: W/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Incident Radiation
Incident radiation is the amount of radiation flux incident on a surface.
Symbol: G
Measurement: Heat Flux DensityUnit: W/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Reflectivity

​Go Reflectivity given Absorptivity and Transmissivity
ρ=1-α-τ
​Go Reflectivity using Absorptivity for Opaque Surface
ρ=1-α

Other formulas in Absorptivity, Reflectivity and Transmissivity category

​Go Absorbed Radiation using Absorptivity and Incident Radiation
Gabs=αG
​Go Absorbed Radiation using Incident, Reflected and Transmitted Radiation
Gabs=G-Gref-Gtr
​Go Absorptivity
α=GabsG
​Go Absorptivity using Reflectivity and Transmissivity
α=1-ρ-τ

How to Evaluate Reflectivity using Reflected Radiation and Incident Radiation?

Reflectivity using Reflected Radiation and Incident Radiation evaluator uses Reflectivity = Reflected Radiation/Incident Radiation to evaluate the Reflectivity, Reflectivity using Reflected Radiation and Incident Radiation formula is defined as a measure of the proportion of radiation that is reflected by a surface, providing a quantitative value of how much radiation is bounced back compared to the amount of radiation that hits the surface. Reflectivity is denoted by ρ symbol.

How to evaluate Reflectivity using Reflected Radiation and Incident Radiation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Reflectivity using Reflected Radiation and Incident Radiation, enter Reflected Radiation (Gref) & Incident Radiation (G) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Reflectivity using Reflected Radiation and Incident Radiation

What is the formula to find Reflectivity using Reflected Radiation and Incident Radiation?
The formula of Reflectivity using Reflected Radiation and Incident Radiation is expressed as Reflectivity = Reflected Radiation/Incident Radiation. Here is an example- 0.25 = 150/600.
How to calculate Reflectivity using Reflected Radiation and Incident Radiation?
With Reflected Radiation (Gref) & Incident Radiation (G) we can find Reflectivity using Reflected Radiation and Incident Radiation using the formula - Reflectivity = Reflected Radiation/Incident Radiation.
What are the other ways to Calculate Reflectivity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Reflectivity-
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  • Reflectivity=1-AbsorptivityOpenImg
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