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casperchen82

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Solar power is the rate at which
 
  A) the Sun emits energy.
  B) solar energy is received from the Sun.
  C) the atmosphere absorbs energy.
  D) all of the above
  E) none of the above

Question 2

The amount of solar energy per square meter atop the atmosphere at right angles to the Sun's rays is about
 
  A) 700 joules.
  B) 1000 joules.
  C) 1400 joules.
  D) much more than 1400 joules.


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blakeserpa

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply #2 on: Jul 29, 2018
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