Practice - Summary Table: Key Solar Radiation Principles
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Practice Questions
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What is solar energy?
💡 Hint: Think about the source of energy.
Name one type of solar radiation.
💡 Hint: Consider how sunlight behaves when it reaches the Earth.
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What is direct radiation?
💡 Hint: Consider the path sunlight takes to reach the Earth.
True or False: Pyranometers measure only direct sunlight.
💡 Hint: Think about what types of radiation the pyranometer collects.
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Challenge Problems
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A solar panel is installed at an angle of 30 degrees to the horizontal. Calculate the optimal tilt angle for maximum energy capture at a given latitude of 40 degrees.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of seasonal changes on the best angle.
Discuss the impact of albedo in solar radiation measurement and its implications for solar system design.
💡 Hint: Think about how different surfaces affect solar performance.
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