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In the evening, a stick measuring 0.75 m casts a 2.3 m shadow. At noon the same stick casts a 0.30 m shadow. What is the insolation in each case? (Assume the maximum insolation on a clear day is 1.0
The insolation of stick measuring
Answer to Problem 14PEB
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
In the evening, a stick measuring
At noon, a stick measuring
Maximum insolation on a day is
Formula used:
Write the formula for insolation.
Here,
Explanation:
Recall the formula for insolation.
At noon:
Substitute
At evening:
Substitute
Conclusion:
The insolation of stick measuring
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