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What instrument is used to focus solar energy?

A solar concentrator, such as a parabolic trough or a dish reflector, is used to focus solar energy onto a small area. This concentrates the sunlight, increasing the temperature at that focal point for applications like solar power generation or heating.


What can you do with an old satellite dish?

-- construct a bird-bath -- construct a squirrel feeder -- polish the concave surface and construct a solar burger-and-dog cooker No batteries or electronics are required for any of these 'downstream applications'.


Why are satellite dishes white and not mirrored?

Well, the satellite dishes in my area are mostly grey, not white - but to the question - why painted and not mirrored?. The wavelengths that need reflecting by the parabolic mirror of the satellite dish are in the microwave range - a millimetre or so. So, the dish need only be smooth compared to that length, and a paint finish meets that standard, though of course, most of the reflection is done by the metal of the dish. The paint need not be radio-conductive or radio-reflective. Were the dish needed to operate in the optical range, then indeed, a mirror finish would be needed.


Why are satellite dishes made of metal?

They are made of metal for the simple reason of just not many things can survive in space due to the fact space is cold and they is no air. Anything else may just detoryed by metors or any other space junk hitting them. That's Really it. Metals reflect microwaves that carry information between communication satellites and satellite dishes. Other materials tend to absorb the information so it doesn't travel efficiently.


How much does Dish satellite service cost?

Dish satellite starts at $39.99 per month. But, there are different packages specific to the user wants. The Smart Pack includes over 55 DISH channels for $19.99 per month. The America's Top 120 package includes over 120 DISH channels for $29.99 per month. The America's Top 200 package includes over 220 DISH channels for $34.99 per month. The America's Top 250 package includes over 2600 DISH channels for $39.99 per month. And lastly, the America's Everything Pak includes over 300 DISH channels for $74.99 per month.

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How does the lunar rover vehicle looks like?

A lunar rover looks kinda like a 3X4 foot driving solar panel. It usually has a satellite dish connected to it for communication to NASA or something :D


How much hertz can a rabbit hear?

solar dish


Can you put warm mince in fridge?

yes you can, but you have to put on either a glass dish or metal dish


Microwaves will not pass through this?

Microwaves can cook any food in a dish unless the dish is made out of some kind of metal. The rays that a microwave produce can not penetrate anything that is metal.


Indian dish cooked in a metal pot?

balti (i think)


What are the release dates for Dish it Out - 2010 Chili'n with Sheena Metal 1-6?

Dish it Out - 2010 Chili'n with Sheena Metal 1-6 was released on: USA: 27 February 2012


Space satelites rely on this type of energy?

There's only one: -- In a receiving dish, the collected and focused electromagnetic energy changes to electrical energy in the feed, LNA, or LNB at the focus of the dish. -- In a transmitting dish, the electrical energy from the transmitter changes to electromagnetic energy, either at the focus of the dish if the transmitter is mounted there, or else some distance from the dish and then moved to the focus through a hollow 'waveguide'.


When a metal powder is heated in open dish it turns black which metal is that?

The metal powder that turns black when heated in an open dish is likely to be magnesium. This is due to the formation of magnesium oxide on the surface of the metal powder when it reacts with oxygen in the air during heating.


How do you remove egg stains from metal or plastic?

you need just dish soap and water


What instrument is used to focus solar energy?

A solar concentrator, such as a parabolic trough or a dish reflector, is used to focus solar energy onto a small area. This concentrates the sunlight, increasing the temperature at that focal point for applications like solar power generation or heating.


How do you remove the rear door panel on a 2000 4 Door Dodge Intrepid?

i believe 3 screws on the bottom of panel, pop square tab in door handle compartment with flathead, unscrew, and another under ashtray dish, gently lift panel out


Can you use a metal rack in a glass dish?

I would never recommend metal racks in glass pans . Both conduct heat at different levels and can cause the glass to brake. Please use metal racks in your metal pans .