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What happens to solar energy when it reached earth?
Solar energy that reaches the Earth is either absorbed, or reflected back into space. Water or clouds reflect the energy, and about 30% of all the sunlight that hits the Earth is reflected away. Of the solar energy, that is absorbed, some of it becomes heat, and some of that is re-radiated into space at night. This is why clear nights are often so cold; the Earth's heat is being radiated back into space. On cloudy nights, the heat is trapped between the surface and the clouds, keeping things warmer. Some of the sunlight/heat goes into evaporating water from lakes or rivers, and the water vapor falls as rain later on. Some of the rain is trapped in reservoirs, or runs through dams and turbines, so hydroelectric power is actually solar power. Some of the sunlight is absorbed by plants, and the living cells of the plants use photosynthesis to convert other matter such as soil and water into wood or plant matter. If we burn the wood, we're actually releasing solar energy back into the environment. Plants die and fall to the ground, and eventually decay. Over the course of millions of years, the decaying organic material becomes fossilized, compressed, and transformed; it becomes coal, or oil, or natural gas. Those "fossil fuels" are actually million-year-old trapped solar energy! The energy balance of the Earth is maintained because if the Earth heats up much, the heat helps evaporate water that forms clouds; the clouds are reflective, and more sunlight is reflected away.
What happens to solar energy that reaches the Earth?
Solar energy that reaches the Earth is either absorbed, or reflected back into space. Water or clouds reflect the energy, and about 30% of all the sunlight that hits the Earth is reflected away. Of the solar energy, that is absorbed, some of it becomes heat, and some of that is re-radiated into space at night. This is why clear nights are often so cold; the Earth's heat is being radiated back into space. On cloudy nights, the heat is trapped between the surface and the clouds, keeping things warmer. Some of the sunlight/heat goes into evaporating water from lakes or rivers, and the water vapor falls as rain later on. Some of the rain is trapped in reservoirs, or runs through dams and turbines, so hydroelectric power is actually solar power. Some of the sunlight is absorbed by plants, and the living cells of the plants use photosynthesis to convert other matter such as soil and water into wood or plant matter. If we burn the wood, we're actually releasing solar energy back into the environment. Plants die and fall to the ground, and eventually decay. Over the course of millions of years, the decaying organic material becomes fossilized, compressed, and transformed; it becomes coal, or oil, or natural gas. Those "fossil fuels" are actually million-year-old trapped solar energy! The energy balance of the Earth is maintained because if the Earth heats up much, the heat helps evaporate water that forms clouds; the clouds are reflective, and more sunlight is reflected away.
Is a dark light bulb starting to glow a conversion from energy to mechanical energy?
No because mechanical energy means that something is being physically moved.
How does vinegar affect bean plants?
How vinegar affects plant growth is by being acidic, and it works in negatively against the plant growth. It damages the cells to the plants.
If a room is painted light color it's bright Why?
Because light is being reflected from the surface. If you paint a room black, light will be absorbed by the black and the room will be dark.
Is energy absorbed or reflected when the sun's rays strike the earth's surface?
Energy is being absorbed AND being reflected when the sun's ray strike the Earth's surface.
If the energy from the light is captured and stored by the surface without being reflected or transmitted then it has been?
Absorbed
If the energy from the light is captured and stored by the surface without being reflected or transmitted then it has been .?
Absorbed
What are some examples of electromagnetic energy being converted into chemical energy?
One example of electromagnetic energy being converted into chemical energy is photosynthesis in plants. During this process, sunlight (electromagnetic energy) is absorbed by chlorophyll in plant cells and converted into chemical energy in the form of glucose. This chemical energy is then stored and used by the plant for growth and metabolism.
What happens to the amplitude of a wave when the wave is being absorbed?
When a wave is being absorbed, its amplitude decreases as energy is transferred to the absorbing medium. This results in a reduction of the wave's intensity and amplitude as it loses energy.
What occurs when energy is being given off or absorbed?
When energy is being given off, it is released in the form of heat, light, or sound depending on the source. When energy is being absorbed, it is taken in and used to perform work or to trigger chemical reactions.
What is the release of light energy by particles of matter that have absorbed energy?
"phosphorescence"Scattering is the release of light energy by particles of matter that have absorbed energy. The transfer of energy carried by light waves to particles of matter is absorption.
Why does an endothermic reaction feel cold if energy is being absorbed?
During an endothermic reaction, energy is absorbed from the surroundings. This energy is often taken from the immediate environment, including your skin, resulting in a cooling sensation. Even though energy is being absorbed overall, it feels like heat is being taken away from your body, making it feel cold.
What are examples of energy transformations?
1. when a toaster transforms electrical energy to thermal energu to toast your bread. 2. a cell phone transforms the electrical energy to eletromagnetic energy to contact with other cellphones. hope you understand it:)
Is the energy being absorbed by the spring in a longitudinal wave?
No, in a longitudinal wave, the energy is transferred through the compression and rarefaction of the medium particles, rather than being absorbed by the spring. The spring may help transmit the wave, but it does not absorb the energy of the wave.
What would 10 examples of radiation absorption be?
Sunlight being absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere. X-rays being absorbed by bones during medical imaging. Microwaves being absorbed by food to heat it. Radio waves being absorbed by antennas in a communication system. Ultraviolet radiation being absorbed by sunscreen on the skin. Gamma rays being absorbed by lead shielding in medical facilities. Infrared radiation being absorbed by objects to produce heat. Visible light being absorbed by plants during photosynthesis. Thermal radiation being absorbed by clothing to keep warm. Cosmic radiation being absorbed by the Earth's magnetic field.
What is an example of sound being absorbed?
An example of sound being absorbed is when sound waves hit a soft surface like a carpet or acoustic foam, causing the material to absorb the sound energy rather than reflecting it back into the room. This absorption helps to reduce the overall noise level in a space by converting sound energy into heat energy.
