Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Average Daily Insolation W/m2
600
500
400-
300
100
0
80
Dec. 21
winter solstice
-60
Annual avg.
-40
Insolation v. Latitude
southern hemisphere
20
Latitude
20
Tik Angle 23.45
June 21
summer solstice
40
60
northern hemisphere
Insolation with latitude graph
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Credit David Bice Penn State University is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Assuming no absorption or reflection of solar radiation by the atmosphere, and assuming
an efficiency of 60%, how much solar power would a 10 m by 10 m solar panel centred
over generate on average over the course of the year? Assume that the solar panel is
oriented parallel to the ground. Express your answer to three significant digits.
If you wished to generate more power (on average) than in part (e), would you tilt the solar
panel to face more toward the south or the north? Why? t
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Transcribed Image Text:Average Daily Insolation W/m2 600 500 400- 300 100 0 80 Dec. 21 winter solstice -60 Annual avg. -40 Insolation v. Latitude southern hemisphere 20 Latitude 20 Tik Angle 23.45 June 21 summer solstice 40 60 northern hemisphere Insolation with latitude graph Click for a text description Credit David Bice Penn State University is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Assuming no absorption or reflection of solar radiation by the atmosphere, and assuming an efficiency of 60%, how much solar power would a 10 m by 10 m solar panel centred over generate on average over the course of the year? Assume that the solar panel is oriented parallel to the ground. Express your answer to three significant digits. If you wished to generate more power (on average) than in part (e), would you tilt the solar panel to face more toward the south or the north? Why? t
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