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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What is solar energy?
💡 Hint: Think about where we get energy from in nature.
Name one type of solar radiation.
💡 Hint: Recall the different categories of radiation mentioned.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the main function of a photovoltaic system?
💡 Hint: Think about how solar panels work.
True or False: Diffuse radiation comes in a single direction.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of diffuse radiation.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
Calculate the optimal tilt angle for a solar panel in a city located at 40° latitude for maximum energy absorption throughout the year.
💡 Hint: Look into tilt angle adjustments based on the season for further accuracy.
Discuss how changing cloud cover affects both direct and diffuse solar radiation reaching the ground and estimate the potential impact on solar panel efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios with different weather conditions to explain the relationship.
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