MCQ
'Albedo' is
  • Reflecting power of a heavenly body
  • B
    Transmitive power of a heavenly body
  • C
    Absorptive power of a heavenly body
  • D
    Refracting power of a heavenly body

Answer

Correct option: A.
Reflecting power of a heavenly body
a
(a)Reflecting power of a heavenly body is called albedo.

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