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UV radiation is the most potent form of solar radiation. On its own, UV rays can burn the skin causing sunburns. If one is out in the sunlight long enough without sunscreen, skin cancer can start developing. UV rays penetrate the skin and alter body cells. Once carcinogenic, the cells replicate, spreading the disease. To observe the true potency of UV rays, one would only need to remove the ozone layer. Without the protection of ozone, life on Earth couldn't survive.
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How far do the sun's rays travel to hit the Earth?
The earth travels on an orbit around the sun changing the distance the sun's rays would have to travel. It takes between 490 to 507 seconds for the rays to reach Earth.
At what angle will the sun's rays most directly hit the earth?
90 degrees
What angle will the suns rays most directly hit the earth?
the equater A+ 90 degrees
Why do you put your solar panel on an angle?
On an angle to what? Presumably you mean the Earth's surface. They should not be at an angle to the Sun (although as the Sun moves during the day you'd need to motorise the solar panel to get it to keep accurately square to the Sun's rays). Anyway, the reason for this to make sure you get as much radiation onto the panel as possible. If you were to tilt the panel so that the rays hit it only obliquely then the heating effect would be reduced.
Can a solar flare harm you physically?
no because a solar flare cant actually hit the earth the earths magnetosphere protects it there for the flare will not hurt you physically
What continues to absorb solar energy and increase in temperature as long as the sun's rays hit it?
i think earth not sure
What is the percentage of UV rays that hit the earth?
about 7% of the UV rays hit the earth.
Why are the two periods of maximum solar radiation at the equator?
Because that's where the solar rays hit the earth at a 90 degree angle. And the earths rotation on a tilt causes the Solstice and Equinox.
What kind of ray hit the earth?
Many Rays hit the Earth but the most are UV rays because the Earth is always in the Sun's path so...yea
What happens when sun hits solar panels?
the energy from the suns rays enters the solar panels
What does the angle of earth have to do with the seasons?
it affects the angle at which the sun rays hit the earth
Do the tangent rays hit the equator on june21?
Tangent rays will hit any part of the earth on any day at sunrise and at sunset.
If solar angle is a term that refers to the number of light rays that reach the earth every hour?
No, it is the angle in which the sun's rays hit our planet. AT the moment it is roughly 23.5 degrees. This is why the South poles has a larger ozone "hole" then does the North pole.
How long does the sun from the moon take to hit earth?
The rays from the sun take 8 minutes to hit the earth
What is angle of insulation?
It is the angle at which the sun's rays hit the earth
What season do sun rays hit the earth the most?
ki
What continues to absorb solar energy and increase in temperature as long as the suns rays hit it?
Land
