The diameter of the sun is 1.39 10 9 m. Estimate the percentage of the total
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The diameter of the sun is 1.39 × 109 m. Estimate the percentage of the total radiation emitted by the sun, which approximates a blackbody at 5760 K, that is actually intercepted by the Earth. Of the total radiation falling on the Earth, about 70% falls on the ocean. Estimate the amount of radiation from the sun that falls on land, and then estimate the ratio of energy currently used worldwide and the amount of terrestrial solar energy that is available. Discuss why all of the energy cannot be harnessed.
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Principles Of Heat Transfer
ISBN: 9781305387102
8th Edition
Authors: Frank Kreith, Raj M. Manglik, Mark S. Bohn
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