A directionally emitting surface has an emissivity of 0.7 for angles up to 45° from vertical and 0.2 for the rest of the range. Determine the total emissivity of the surface.

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A directionally emitting surface has an emissivity of 0.7 for angles up to 45° from vertical and 0.2 for the rest of the range. Determine the total emissivity of the surface.
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