Solar Energy Flashcards
1
Q
The temperature of the sun is about?
A
6000•C
2
Q
The sun is about as high As
A
15million degreee centigrade
3
Q
The huge amount of energy produced by the sun through
A
Nuclear fusion(
4
Q
In the process of nuclear fusion in the sun what occurs
A
2 hydrogen isotopes combine to form helium and neutrons
5
Q
The sun releases into space an estimated energy of
A
4 x10^20 J
6
Q
Solar energy is said to be ___ tha fossil fuel
A
More expensive
7
Q
The 2 devices used to intercept heat and convert it to thermal energy is
A
Flat plate collector and focusing collector
8
Q
The flat plate collectors main function is to direct
A
Hot water to homes,buh hotels and cafeterias
9
Q
Solar energy can also be used to power
A
Houses and homes and little villages where power outages are frequent
