Practice - Features - 3.2
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Practice Questions
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What does a Flat Plate Collector use to absorb solar energy?
💡 Hint: Think about the color that absorbs heat.
What is the primary working fluid in solar air collectors?
💡 Hint: It’s not a liquid!
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of a Flat Plate Collector?
💡 Hint: Think about what you use hot water for at home.
True or False: Evacuated Tubular Collectors are more efficient in colder climates than Flat Plate Collectors.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature affects heat retention.
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Challenge Problems
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Describe how you would design a solar thermal system for a remote village that lacks grid electricity. Include what solar technologies you would choose and why.
💡 Hint: Consider the local climate and potential solar energy availability.
Suppose you have to explain to a policy maker the benefits of solar thermal energy systems. How would you outline the environmental and economic advantages?
💡 Hint: Think about the multiple angles—economic, social, and environmental.
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