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Question
A solar cooker may not cook food if
(a) the solar cooker is not placed in the shade
(b) the glass sheet cover of solar cooker is not closed
(c) a convex mirror reflector is not used
Solution
the glass-sheet cover of the solar cooker is not closed
The glass sheet prevents the sunlight incident on it from being reflected back.
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