17.4.1 - Energy Budget Method
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What does the term 'latent heat of vaporization' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think of the energy involved in changing states.
Name one advantage of the Energy Budget Method.
💡 Hint: Consider its grounding in thermodynamics.
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What does Qₛ represent in the Energy Budget Method?
💡 Hint: Think about where the energy comes from.
True or False: The Energy Budget Method is based solely on empirical data.
💡 Hint: Consider the principles it uses.
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A lake receives 500 W/m² of solar radiation, reflects 30%, and loses 20 W/m² to back radiation. The air is taking 15 W/m² of sensible heat, and the heat storage in the water is 5 W/m². Calculate the energy used in evaporation.
💡 Hint: Use the balance equation carefully!
If the density of water is 1000 kg/m³ and the latent heat of vaporization is 2260 kJ/kg, determine the evaporation rate given that Q_e is 310 W/m².
💡 Hint: Be precise with unit conversions!
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