10 Questions
Passive solar techniques convert solar energy into electricity.
False
Solar water heating is an example of active solar technique.
True
According to the International Energy Agency, the development of solar energy technologies will not have long-term benefits.
False
Concentrated solar power is an example of active solar technique.
True
Selecting materials with favorable thermal mass or light-dispersing properties is an example of passive solar technique.
True
True or false: The solar azimuth angle is the vertical angle with respect to north of the Sun's position.
False
True or false: The solar azimuth angle is traditionally defined as the angle between a line due south and the shadow cast by a vertical rod on Earth.
True
True or false: The most commonly accepted convention for analyzing solar irradiation is counterclockwise.
False
True or false: The solar zenith angle defines the Sun's apparent altitude.
True
True or false: Due east would be -90° according to the conventional sign for solar azimuth.
False
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