The absorptivity of a body is equal to its emissivity (A) At a particular temperature (B) For circular bodies (C) Under thermal equilibrium (D) None of these

The absorptivity of a body is equal to its emissivity
(A) At a particular temperature
(B) For circular bodies
(C) Under thermal equilibrium
(D) None of these
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(C) Under thermal equilibrium
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