A shiny, white transparent surface prevents heat transfer because
A) It has emissivity of zero and reflects all light that strikes it.
B) It has emissivity of 1 and reflects all light that strikes it.
C) It has emissivity of zero and absorbs all light that strikes it.
D) It has emissivity of 1 and absorbs all light that strikes it.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A shiny, white transparent surface prevents heat transfer primarily through reflection, not absorption. An emissivity of zero means it does not emit heat radiation efficiently, and reflecting all light that strikes it minimizes heat absorption, making option A correct.

A Shiny, White Transparent Surface Prevents Heat Transfer Because