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Students often think a black surface means it reflects nothing, but a blackbody actually absorbs all incident radiation ($alpha=1$). It neither reflects nor refracts; its defining property is perfect absorption and emission, not lack of reflection.

A blackbody does not

Multiple Choice Options

  • A emit radiation
  • B absorb radiation
  • C reflect radiation
  • D refract radiation

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

**Answer:** (c) reflect radiation. **Step-by-Step Explanation:** A blackbody absorbs all radiation and emits radiation but does not reflect radiation.

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