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The intensity of solar radiation at the top of the Earths
Chapter 34, Problem 61(choose chapter or problem)
The intensity of solar radiation at the top of the Earths atmosphere is 1 370 W/m2. Assuming 60% of the incoming solar energy reaches the Earths surface and you absorb 50% of the incident energy, make an orderof-magnitude estimate of the amount of solar energy you absorb if you sunbathe for 60 minutes.
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QUESTION:
The intensity of solar radiation at the top of the Earths atmosphere is 1 370 W/m2. Assuming 60% of the incoming solar energy reaches the Earths surface and you absorb 50% of the incident energy, make an orderof-magnitude estimate of the amount of solar energy you absorb if you sunbathe for 60 minutes.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
In order to evaluate the intensity of the solar radiation, we use the following relation