What is meant by the solar altitude?

Q: ENERGY ENERGY The left diagram represents fusion which produces the energy in the sun. The right…

A: In this question we have to answer what type of energy is produced by the sun and then answer the…

Q: Gusts of the solar wind travel as fast as 1000 km/s. How many days would the solar wind take to…

A: Distance, d=vt                             1) where, v=106 msd=1.496×1011 m

Q: i)   Sun spots ______ Select one: Cause changes in the amount of back radiation that Earth emits…

A: i. The sunspots are the area in which the magnetic field is much greater than any other area of the…

Q: The surface temperatures of both Venus and Earth are warmer than would be expected on the basis of…

A: The two planets Venus and Earth are warmer than would be expected since they have atmospheric gases…

Q: What is the ultimate source of energy that makes the sun shine ?

A: The sun's energy comes from thermonuclear fusion reactions. Due to the Sun's strong gravitational…

Q: Earth,like everything else illuminated by the sun,casts a shadow.Why does this shadow taper?

A: Earth, like everything else illuminated by the sun, casts a shadow.

Q: The figure shows a very simplified version of the structure of the Sun. For each statement below…

A: The sun's structured into several layer according to the above picture the layer are disgnated as…

Q: The visible surface of the sun is the a. corona b. chromosphere c. photosphere

A: The  visible surface of the sun is the Photosphere.  Explanation :…

Q: Why does convection develop about 70% of the way from the Sun's center to its surface?

A: Convection is defined as a form of energy transfer where the energy is carried by gas or liquids.

Q: For a satellite launched to an altitude of 800 km, is there any significant difference to the…

A: Solar cycle- It is a period of 11 years.

Q: Why do you think that ultraviolet radiation causes a suntan, whereas infrared radiation does not?

A: Ultraviolet radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation. Frequency range of ultraviolet…

Q: How does the spinning of the earth on its axis affect the distribution of energy and moisture?

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Q: If it is summer in the United States, what season is it in Australia?

A: United States is in the northern hemisphere & Australia is in the southern hemisphere. As we…

Q: What objects are topologically equivalent to a shaded circle?

A: Topologically :- It is the property of geometric objects which come under continuous deformation of…

Q: What is the cause of the aurora borealis (northern lights)?

A: An aurora is a type of Earth’s natural light in the sky which can be seen at the high…

Q: What blocks out sunlight and causes temperatures to drop?

A: Required : What blocks out sunlight and causes temperatures to drop.

Q: Which best describes the characteristics of the interaction between solar radiation and greenhouse…

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Q: Which is a good estimate for the amount of solar irradiance hitting the Earth’s surface on a clear…

A: On a clear day, when the Sun is directly overhead, the radiation intensity that is hitting the…

Q: For Denton, Texas what is the length of the daylight on the summer solstice?

A: When one pole of the Earth tilts toward the Sun, the summer solstice or midsummer occurs. During the…

Q: Which of the following incidents will cause the solar constant of a planet to decrease? Select all…

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Q: If there were a planet about 9 times as far from the Sun as Earth is, what would its solar constant…

A: The flux of light received from the Sun at Earth is said to be the "solar constant". Write the…

Q: For Denton, Texas what is the length of the daylight on the winter solstice?

A: For Denton, Texas , sunrise on winter solstice at 07:28 and sunset at 17:25.

Q: Calculate the maximum and minimum solar elevation angles for a city (85°N, 18°E)

A: At sunrise and sunset the elevation angle is Zero (0°). The solar elevation angle is maximum in…

Q: Consider a cloudless day on which the sun shines down across the United States. If 2036 kJ2036 kJ of…

A: (given) Energy reaches a square meter of the united states in one hour = 2036 K J…

Q: r wind (NAS

A: The main components are, Sensor Comparator Satellite altitude Correction system Processor

Q: Meridional is derived from meridian. Look up the definition of meridian; what is the direction of…

A: Meridian are the imaginary longitudinal lines across the earth from north pole to the south pole

Q: In the graph from the class handout the inflow of energy from the sun is given as a constant 236…

A: The relation between Solar’s constant, Planet’s albedo and energy inflow can be given by, 14L(1-α)=E…

Q: In astronomy, what is meant by "local noon"? in other words, where is the sun at "local noon"?

A: Local noon occurs when the Sun is seen exactly in the south direction.

Q: What happens to convection currents when the liquid or gas is no longer heated?

A: The currents are produced by applying heat,most often to the bottom.the warmed fluid is lighter than…

Q: Give one example each of conduction, convection, and radiation. Be as specific as possible.

A: Conduction is defined as the transfer of heat energy between two or more objects by direct…

Q: 1). A star has six times the radius of the Sun (Appendix C) and a temperature of 2000 K. Find its…

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Q: Which of the images below shows convection? Earth Sun A D

A: heat can be transfer from one point  to another point via following 3 process :- 1. conduction 2.…

Q: Why does it take so long for the energy produced in the Sun's core to reach the surface?

A: The main source of energy in stars like our Sun is hydrogen fusion. In this process, hydrogen is…

Q: Earth, like everything else illuminated by the Sun, casts a shadow. Why does this shadow taper?

A: Answer: The sun is much larger than the earth.

Q: imuth angles for a city 40° N latitude on june

A: We know that the formula of the solar declination angle  is given as  δ= 23.45sin360365284+dwhere d…

Q: Assume that Hydrogen comprises 74% of the Suns' mass. How much mass is this?

A: The mass of the Sun is

Q: Why is the sun the only star that can be seen during the daytime?

A: Sun is having that much of heat which have the capacity to hide all the star which can be seen in…

Q: Give the following figure of the sun, label the features observed and describe some of the…

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Q: During a solar cycle, how long does it take (on average) for the Sun's magnetic field polarity to…

A: The solar's magnetic interest goes thru a repeating cycle referred to as the solar cycle, which has…

Q: the the solar cools which compounds are the first to condense from gas to a solid 1. rocks

A: The condensation process occurs when materials change phase from the gaseous or liquid phase to the…