Let's Say That You Discovered a Comet in the Outer

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Essay

Let's say that you discovered a comet in the outer Solar System that had an average albedo of 0.6. If its surface was composed of a mixture of organic substances, which had an albedo of 0, and ice, which had an albedo of 1.0, then what percent of its surface is covered by organic substances?

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Definitions:

Property Dividend

A type of dividend payment made in assets other than cash, such as stocks or physical assets.

Excess Liquidity

The situation where an organization or individual possesses more cash resources than are necessary for current operations or investments, potentially indicating underutilization of assets.

Common Shareholders

Shareholders who claim the residual profits and assets of a corporation, and usually have the exclusive power and right to elect the directors of the corporation.

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash or stock.