P9.3 A window facing south-east is tilted at 60° from the horizontal. The northern latitude of the location is 42°. Calculate the angle of incidence of the direct solar beam on the window at 1.00 p.m. solar time on September 8. [Answer: 54.3°]

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A window facing south-east is tilted at 60° from the horizontal.
The northern latitude of the location is 42°. Calculate the angle of
incidence of the direct solar beam on the window at 1.00 p.m. solar time
on September 8.
[Answer: 54.3°]
Transcribed Image Text:P9.3 A window facing south-east is tilted at 60° from the horizontal. The northern latitude of the location is 42°. Calculate the angle of incidence of the direct solar beam on the window at 1.00 p.m. solar time on September 8. [Answer: 54.3°]
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