A sphere of radius 0.278 m, temperature 32.7°C, and emissivity 0.810 is located in an environment of temperature 90.7°C. At what rate does the sphere (a) emit and (b) absorb thermal radiation? (c) What is the sphere's net rate of energy exchange?

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A sphere of radius 0.278 m, temperature 32.7°C, and emissivity 0.810 is located in an environment of temperature 90.7°C. At what rate does the sphere (a) emit and (b) absorb thermal radiation(c) What is the sphere's net rate of energy exchange?

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