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Why are the copper pipes placed in the box of a solar water heater made black and rough?
The copper pipes in a solar water heater are made black and rough to increase heat absorption from sunlight. The black color helps to absorb more sunlight, while the rough surface increases surface area for better heat transfer to the water flowing through the pipes, making the system more efficient.
How do ice and water on the ground impact the absorption and reflection of incoming solar radiation?
Ice and water on the ground impact the absorption and reflection of incoming solar radiation by changing the surface albedo. Ice and snow have high albedo, meaning they reflect more sunlight back into space, while water has a lower albedo and absorbs more sunlight. This affects the amount of solar energy that is absorbed by the Earth's surface, leading to changes in temperature and climate.
Does water absorb more solar energy than sand?
Sand absorbs more solar energy than water because it has a lower albedo (reflectivity) compared to water. Water reflects a significant amount of sunlight due to its surface properties, while sand absorbs more of the solar energy that hits it, which is why it feels hotter to the touch on a sunny day.
What energy resources inderectly affects both wind and water energy?
Solar energy indirectly affects both wind and water energy. Solar energy drives the Earth's climate by creating temperature differences that generate winds and influence water cycles. Wind power is a result of the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun, and water energy can be influenced by solar radiation that drives the water cycle.
Does water vapor block solar energy?
Water vapor does not block solar energy from reaching the Earth's surface, as it is transparent to sunlight. However, water vapor can interact with incoming solar radiation by absorbing and scattering some of the energy, contributing to the greenhouse effect and warming the Earth's atmosphere.
Why pipe of solar heater and container of solar cookers are painted black?
We see objects as black because they do not reflect any of the wavelengths of light that shine on them. A matte surface is matte precisely because it isn't shiny - in other words, because it doesn't reflect the light very well. Matte black is least prone to reflect energy and best at absorbing it. In the case of hot water panels, it is the solar energy that is absorbed that heats the water so the more efficient the panels are at absorbing it, the better it does at heating up the water.
What has liquid water on its surface?
Earth is the only one in our solar system.
Why are the copper pipes placed in the box of a solar water heater made black and rough?
The copper pipes in a solar water heater are made black and rough to increase heat absorption from sunlight. The black color helps to absorb more sunlight, while the rough surface increases surface area for better heat transfer to the water flowing through the pipes, making the system more efficient.
Water moves from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back to Earth's surface again in a process known as the water cycle. Which of the following is the major form of energy driving the water cycle?
Solar energy is the major form of energy driving the water cycle. Solar radiation heats Earth's surface, causing water to evaporate and rise into the atmosphere. This energy drives the cycle of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation that forms the water cycle.
Solar energy causes water on earths surface to change to gas and rise intothe atmosphere during the proses of?
Solar energy causes water on Earth's surface to evaporate and form water vapor, which then rises into the atmosphere. This process is known as evaporation and is a key part of the water cycle, where water is continuously circulated between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere.
Where can you put solar pannels?
Solar panels can be placed on rooftops of buildings, mounted on the ground in open areas, integrated into building facades or carports, or installed on floating platforms on bodies of water. The key is to ensure they receive maximum sunlight exposure throughout the day.
What source of energy evaporates the most water from Earths surface?
Solar energy is the primary source of energy that drives the evaporation of water from Earth's surface. Solar radiation heats the Earth's surface, causing water to evaporate and enter the atmosphere as water vapor. Wind and temperature also play a role in the rate of evaporation.
What is the difference between the inner and distant solar system?
In the inner solar system, the planets are rocky and it is possible to have water as a vapor or a liquid on the surface. In the outer solar system the planets are gas giants and water can only exist as ice.
If there's a solar blanket on the pool water surface during a heavy rain will the solar blanket sink under the surface or will it keep floating?
It will keep floating. Some of the water will remain on the top of the cover, but most will run off the side and enter the pool.
Solar energy hits the surface of a lake this is likely to cause water near the the surface to undergo?
evaporation due to the increase in temperature.
What colour would you coat a solar panel that is used to heat water?
Matt Black....
Copper pipe used in solar water heater is wrapped in the shape of coil give reason-?
The copper pipe in the solar water is wrapped in the shape of a coil to give it maximum surface area.
